Choreoacanthocytosis (Q99665)
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Chorea-acanthocytosis is a form of neuroacanthocytosis and is characterized clinically by a Huntington disease-like phenotype with progressive neurological symptoms including movement disorders, psychiatric manifestations and cognitive disturbances. These patients often exhibit feeding dystonia. The red cell chorein is absent and a mutation is CHAC gene is often responsible. CK (Creatine kinase) is often raised and patients may have neuropathy.
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| English | Choreoacanthocytosis |
Chorea-acanthocytosis is a form of neuroacanthocytosis and is characterized clinically by a Huntington disease-like phenotype with progressive neurological symptoms including movement disorders, psychiatric manifestations and cognitive disturbances. These patients often exhibit feeding dystonia. The red cell chorein is absent and a mutation is CHAC gene is often responsible. CK (Creatine kinase) is often raised and patients may have neuropathy. |
