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Huntington disease

What is Huntington disease?

Huntington disease (HD) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by unwanted choreatic movements, behavioral and psychiatric disturbances and dementia.

Other condition names

  • Huntington chorea

Inheritance type

Autosomal dominant

Prevalence

  • Worldwide: 1-9 in 100,000
  • Europe: 1-5 in 10,000
  • United States: 1-9 in 100,000

Age of Onset

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Childhood
  • Elderly
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