[Huntington chorea: objective evaluation of extrapyramidal motor restlessness using ultrasound].
In a patient with advanced Huntington's chorea the permanent muscular restlessness of thigh muscles could be demonstrated by the use of M-mode ultrasound. This technique may be of value for early diagnosis and genetic counselling of inflicted families.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D008875:Middle Aged; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D014463:Ultrasonography
Chorea Huntington: Objektivierung der extrapyramidalen Bewegungsunruhe mittels Ultraschall.