Huntington Disease
Revision as of 12:11, 19 June 2012 by Dr Robert Lown (talk | contribs) (Protected "Huntington Disease" ([edit=sysop] (indefinite) [move=sysop] (indefinite)))
Contents
Acceptability at Recruitment
QUALIFIED
Acceptability at CT / Work-Up
QUALIFIED
Individual at Risk
Donor
Explanation of Condition
Inherited neurological disorder causing progressive loss of motor control, characterised by involuntary 'dance-like' movements (chorea). The gene responsible is found on the X chromosome and thus the disease is much more common in males.
Guidance
Unacceptable if symptomatic due to procedural difficulties in PBSC harvest.
Pseudonyms or Related Conditions
Huntington Chorea
Version
Version 1, Edition 1
Date of Last Update
15th June 2012