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Hungingtons Chorea Flashcards

1
Q

What causes it?

A

Trinucleotide repeat disorder, Repeated expansion of CAG

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What is unique about the genetic aspect of this disease?

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Each generation, the disease will show earlier and be more intense in symptoms.

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Early Signs?

A 
Personality Changes
Depression
Apathy
Clumsiness
Dysarthria/phagia
Abnormal eye movements
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Late Signs?

A

Chorea
Rigidity
Dementia

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5
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Neurotransmitter effects?

A

Decreased GABA and Ach

Increased Dopamine

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Mx Option?

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Tetrabenazine

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