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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