Akinetic-Rigid Variant of Huntington Disease

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Contributed byKrish Tangella MD, MBAAug 29, 2023

The topic Akinetic-Rigid Variant of Huntington Disease you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Huntington Disease (HD).

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Huntington Disease (HD) is an autosomal dominant condition that adversely affects the brain, causing irreversible brain impairment and loss of brain function. This leads to degeneration of mental and emotional features, and is sometimes accompanied by sudden and involuntarily flailing, limbs and body
Chief Huntington Disease variants are based on the period of onset: Juvenile Onset HD developing before age 20, and Late Onset HD presenting symptoms after age 30 years
In all cases, progressive dementia sets in with personality and behavior changes, which may be extremely radical or irrational. Tendencies such as suicide, mania, insanity, and other psychiatric manifestations, are observed
The condition does not respond to any treatment, and with steady decline of the individual’s health and mental status; the course and outcome of Huntington Disease is often unpredictable

Please find comprehensive information on Huntington Disease (HD) regarding definition, distribution, risk factors, causes, signs & symptoms, diagnosis, complications, treatment, prevention, prognosis, and additional useful information HERE.

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