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Approaches to the patient with neurogenetic disease
1Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Geriatric Research Center, VA Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA. tomnroz@u.washington.edu
Neurologic Clinics
|November 16, 2002
Abstract:
The approach to a patient with a possible neurogenetic disorder is a complex process that challenges the physician's knowledge, diagnostic acumen and counseling abilities. This article focuses on six aspects of the process: 1. Clues suggesting the presence of a genetic disease, 2. The importance of family history, 3. The interpretation of sporadic cases, 4. Genetic counseling, 5. Genetic testing and 6. Available resources.