[Huntington chorea in childhood]

Klin Padiatr. 1985 Mar-Apr;197(2):90-3. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1033934.
[Article in German]

Abstract

By the case report of a 7 years old girl problems and difficulties in diagnosing early manifested Chorea Huntington are discussed. Dementia, rigor and akinesis are the presenting signs; choreatic movements are usually not present. Seizures occur frequently. Family history gives important informations; the autosomal dominant gene mostly is transmitted by the father. Although knowledges of biochemical changes in movement disorders are increasing, there are presently only a few possibilities to ameliorate signs and symptoms of chorea by pharmacological measures.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electroencephalography
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Huntington Disease / diagnosis
  • Huntington Disease / genetics*
  • Pedigree
  • Risk