Huntington Disease: Diagnosis & Tests (Huntington Chorea)

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Huntington Disease

Alternate Names : Huntington Chorea

Huntington Disease | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the disease diagnosed?

Diagnosis is made on the basis of the symptoms, and a physical examination. The diagnosis can be confirmed with a DNA test. Early testing of a fetus through amniocentesis can tell whether an unborn child will have the disease.

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Author: Adam Brochert, MD
Reviewer: Ronald Jorgenson, DDS, PhD, FACMG
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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