A Case of Huntingtons Disease with No Family History and with No takers for Genetic tests in Family- A Case Report
Abstract
This case report describes family of a middle aged woman diagnosed with Huntingtons
disease. The family of seven siblings and three children was educated about the illness and the
available genetic tests for screening pre-symptomatic persons. They decided not to screen any of the
relatives. The factors affecting decision making in genetic screening are discussed.
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