title: Huntington's disease.
abstract: Huntington's disease (chorea) is characterized by abnormal movements and dementia. It is transmitted as an autosomal dominant trait. The age of onset is variable, but there is a tendency for the symptoms to begin at about the same age in affected members of a family. Haloperidol is commonly used to treat the chorea; there is no treatment for the dementia. Recent research has suggested abnormalities in tissue levels of gamma-aminobutyric acid. Treatment is supportive and should be provided by the family physician.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D003376:Counseling; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D006816:Huntington Disease / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000235:genetics / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D006220:Haloperidol