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A - 122 Neuropsychological Case Study: Late-Onset Huntington's Disease.

  • Published In: Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 2024, v. 39, n. 7. P. 1063 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Kim, Emily H; Mattis, Paul J; Quinn, Crystal G 3 of 3

Abstract

This article focuses on a neuropsychological case study of a 65-year-old male diagnosed with late-onset Huntington’s Disease (HD) in April 2024. The patient exhibited subtle chorea movements, mood disturbances, and cognitive difficulties including problems with learning, memory, concentration, and executive functions. Neuropsychological evaluation revealed largely preserved cognition with mild attentional and executive challenges, consistent with subtle frontosubcortical network disruption, and genetic testing confirmed the HD diagnosis with 41 CAG repeats in the HTT gene. The case highlights the psychiatric and cognitive decline associated with late-onset HD, a relatively rare presentation, providing valuable insights into its neuropsychological profile in older adults.

Additional Information

  • Source:Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology. 2024/10, Vol. 39, Issue 7, p1063
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Health and Medicine
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0887-6177
  • DOI:10.1093/arclin/acae067.136
  • Accession Number:184163427
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