Choreoacanthocytosis

Chorea-acanthocytosis (ChAc) is a form of neuroacanthocytosis (see this term) and is characterized clinically by a Huntington disease-like phenotype with progressive neurological symptoms including movement disorders, psychiatric manifestations and cognitive disturbances.

Cognitive impairment

Abnormality in the process of thought including the ability to process information.


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2712754
 FEMALE Adult
Neuropsychological deficits in choreoacanthocytosis.
Medalia A, Merriam A, Sandberg M.
Arch Neurol. 1989;46(5):573-5.
The findings of this study suggest that careful neuropsychological assessment of patients with choreoacanthocytosis is warranted, since cognitive impairment may well be a clinical feature of the disorder.