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Clinical Features

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Huntington’s Chorea

Abstract

The diagnosis of Huntington’s chorea depends on establishing a positive family history for the disorder and on a detailed clinical assessment. Whilst the cardinal clinical features are chorea and dementia, some patients may present with a wide range of other signs and symptoms. This broad spectrum of clinical manifestations may be confusing and result in misdiagnosis.

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    Michael R. Hayden MB, ChB, PhD, DCH(SA)

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Hayden, M.R. (1981). Clinical Features. In: Huntington’s Chorea. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-1308-9_5

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