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Infantile Huntington's disease.

R H Haslam, B Curry, R Johns

    The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences. Le Journal Canadien Des Sciences Neurologiques
    |August 1, 1983
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    Huntington's disease can present unusually early and atypically in children, even without a family history. Early diagnosis via computed tomography is crucial for progressive neurological disorders.

    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Pediatrics
    • Genetics

    Background:

    • Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder typically with adult onset.
    • Pediatric HD is rare, often presenting with atypical symptoms and a negative family history.

    Observation:

    • This report details a unique case of pediatric Huntington's disease with extremely early onset and death.
    • The patient exhibited severe behavioral problems and progressive motor deterioration, rigidity, and mental retardation.
    • A negative family history complicated the initial diagnostic considerations.

    Findings:

    • Computed tomography (CT) is a reliable, non-invasive tool for diagnosing Huntington's disease in infants and children.
    • The case highlights the importance of considering HD alongside other pediatric white and gray matter degenerative disorders.

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    Implications:

    • Clinicians should consider Huntington's disease in the differential diagnosis of pediatric patients with unexplained neurological and behavioral abnormalities.
    • Early diagnostic intervention, aided by neuroimaging like CT, can be vital for managing rare pediatric neurodegenerative conditions.