Huntington's disease overview

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Huntington's disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative genetic disorder that affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and psychiatric problems. It typically becomes noticeable in mid-adult life. HD is the most common genetic cause of abnormal involuntary writhing movements called chorea.

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