Non-specific senile dementia mimicking Huntington's disease in two siblings.
Two elderly brothers developed a progressive organic dementia associated with choreiform movements which was clinically suggestive of Huntington's disease. Necropsy studies disclosed non-specific cerebral atrophy in both patients. A precise diagnosis is of paramount importance in cases such as this because of the social and genetic implications of the diagnosis of Huntington's disease.
D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008297:Male