21. Huntington's disease is a neurodegenerative disease and the most common inherited cause of chorea . 22. Unlike dystonic movements, chorea -associated movements are often more rapid, random and unpredictable. 23. Chorea can be secondary to hyperthyroidism.24. St Vitus's Dance was diagnosed, in the 17th century, as Sydenham chorea . 25. Chorea acanthocytosis is characterised by dystonia, chorea and progressive cognitive, behavioural changes and seizures.26. Chorea acanthocytosis is characterised by dystonia, chorea and progressive cognitive, behavioural changes and seizures. 27. Are you confusing it with chorea ? 28. At the age of eight, Armstrong contracted Sydenham's chorea ( then known as Yonkers. 29. Athetosis can occur in the resting state, as well as in conjunction with chorea and dystonia. 30. An exception to consent was made for patients presenting with Huntington s chorea who were also psychotic.
