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Chronic progressive chorea

神经内科

Common symptoms

发作性不自主运动、精神障碍、痴呆、共济失调、异常粗大的舞蹈样动作、烦躁不安、手的歪扭畸形、抑郁

The pathology of disease

Chronic progressive chorea (Huntington disease) is autosomal dominant CAG repeat; chorea/dementia/personality change; adults.

Common Symptoms

Chorea; personality change; dementia; gait instability; depression

Causes

Huntingtin gene CAG expansion; autosomal dominant.

Treatment

Supportive; tetrabenazine; antipsychotics; genetic counseling

Prevention

Genetic counseling; prenatal testing.

Recommended Department

It is recommended to visit the neurology department; before the visit you may first book an appointment and connect with experts through this platform.

Warm reminder: The above information is provided for health education reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek care at a regular hospital in time.