Huntington's Disease Flashcards
1
Q
huntington’s disease
A
autosomal dominant condition causing deterioration in the nervous system
2
Q
what is the anticipation affect
A
as it progresses down the family history it is more prominent
3
Q
signs
A
depressive, low mood
chorea movements
eye movement disorders
4
Q
prognosis
A
poor, death after 20yrs of initial symptoms
5
Q
managment
A
MDT
palliative
