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Huntington's disease with severe neck infection.
Shunsuke Hino1, Takahiro Kaneko1, Norio Horie1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan.
Gerodontology
|May 20, 2017
Summary
Huntington's disease (HD) patients may develop severe neck infections due to delayed dental care. This case highlights the importance of recognizing oral health complications in neurodegenerative disorders.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Genetics
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive, inherited neurodegenerative disorder.
- Dysphagia is a common symptom, increasing aspiration risk and potential for infection.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old male patient with a known diagnosis of Huntington's disease presented with a severe neck infection.
- The neck infection was evaluated as a potential manifestation or complication associated with HD.
Findings:
- The case suggests a link between Huntington's disease and severe neck infections.
- Delayed dental consultation in HD patients can lead to serious oral and subsequent infections.
Implications:
- Clinicians must be vigilant for oral health issues in patients with Huntington's disease.
- Prompt dental evaluation and management are crucial for preventing severe infections in HD patients.
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