Benign hereditary chorea. A case report.
A case of benign hereditary chorea is reported, along with a brief review of the condition. It is a rare and little known autosomal dominant disorder which may be confused with Huntington's chorea, which has a more serious prognosis. The case described shows some characteristic features. It is difficult to decide how many of the patient's psychiatric difficulties are a reaction to his disabilities and how many have an organic substrate.
Loosmore
S J
SJ
Midland Nerve Hospital, Birmingham.
Wood
K
K
D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D002819:Chorea / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000209:etiology*