Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

[Chorea. Causes, diagnosis, and therapy].

C M Kosinski1, B Landwehrmeyer

  • 1Neurologische Klinik, Universitätsklinikum, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany. CKosinski@ukaachen.de

Der Nervenarzt
|August 19, 2007
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

White matter predicts functional connectivity in premanifest Huntington's disease.

Annals of clinical and translational neurology·2017
Same author

[German consortium for frontotemporal lobar degeneration].

Der Nervenarzt·2011
Same author

[The presymptomatic stage of neurodegenerative disorders].

Der Nervenarzt·2011
Same author

[Treatment of mental disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease].

Fortschritte der Neurologie-Psychiatrie·2010
Same author

The human premotor oculomotor brainstem system - can it help to understand oculomotor symptoms in Huntington's disease?

Neuropathology and applied neurobiology·2009
Same author

Eye-head coordination in moderately affected Huntington's Disease patients: do head movements facilitate gaze shifts?

Experimental brain research·2008

Diagnosing chorea involves identifying rare diseases, with Huntington's disease being the most common hereditary cause. Genetic testing confirms diagnosis, but effective treatments remain limited, necessitating research networks for improved patient care.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Genetics
  • Rare Diseases

Context:

  • Chorea diagnosis presents challenges due to numerous rare underlying conditions.
  • Huntington's disease is the predominant cause of hereditary chorea.
  • Current treatment options for chorea are limited and often associated with significant side effects.

Purpose:

  • To provide clinical and laboratory diagnostic clues for differentiating chorea causes.
  • To discuss the genetic confirmation and implications of predictive testing for Huntington's disease.
  • To highlight the unmet need for disease-modifying therapies and the role of research networks.

Summary:

  • This review outlines differential diagnoses for chorea, emphasizing clinical and laboratory findings.
  • It details Huntington's disease, including its genetic basis, variable disease courses, and diagnostic confirmation.

Related Experiment Videos

  • The limited therapeutic landscape and the establishment of the European Huntington's Disease Network for advancing clinical studies are discussed.

    • Impact:

    • Aids clinicians in diagnosing complex chorea cases by suggesting relevant investigations.
    • Informs patients and healthcare providers about the genetic aspects and predictive testing for Huntington's disease.
    • Underscores the critical need for developing novel therapeutic strategies and collaborative research efforts.