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A rare case report of Huntington's disease with severe psychiatric symptoms as initial manifestations
Chenling Lv1, Zhenzhong Zhang1, Yan Zhang2
1Department of Neurology, Tongde Hospital of Zhejiang Province.
Introduction:
Huntington's disease (HD) stands as an inherited and progressive neurodegenerative ailment distinguished by chorea-esque movement patterns, which manifest as archetypal symptoms. The presence of pronounced psychiatric onset symptoms in patients can considerably amplify the intricacies of accurate diagnosis.
Case Presentation:
A 43-year-old gentleman was admitted with a five-year chronicle of delusions, hallucinations, and irritability. He had previously received a diagnosis of schizophrenia and had been subjected to a regimen of antipsychotic medications for a span exceeding four years. However, subsequent to the application of cerebral MRI and genetic testing, his condition was conclusively redetermined as HD.
Conclusion:
The salient attribute of this case resides in the deferred diagnosis of HD attributable to the presence of acute psychiatric initial symptoms, a scenario bearing noteworthy ramifications for disease oversight and prognostication. This instance warrants attentive scrutiny and discourse within the professional community.
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