Inherited and acquired choreas

Chorea is a symptom of a broad array of genetic, structural, and metabolic disorders. While chorea can result from systemic illness and injury to diverse brain structures, injury to or derangement of the putamen and/or globus pallidus appear to be uniting features of these diverse neuropathologies. The timing of onset, rate of progression, and the associated neurological or systemic symptoms can often narrow the differential diagnosis to a few disorders. Recognizing the correct etiology for childhood chorea is critical, as numerous disorders in this category are potentially curable, or are remediable, with early treatment.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research