21st July 2023

A 42-year-old man presents to his doctor following the onset of abnormal movement and gait changes.

A 42-year-old man presents to his doctor following the onset of abnormal movement and gait changes. He reports that his father and grandfather had similar problems, but thinks they presented in their 50s and 60s, respectively. Given the reported symptoms and family history, a diagnosis of Huntington’s Disease is suspected.

Given the ages and presentation of himself and his relatives, what is this an example of?

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