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What considerations should you discuss with patients prior to genetic testing for suspected Huntington disease?

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Neurology · Emory Clinic

Genetic testing for Huntington disease (HD) is dependent on several factors, including age, family planning, and the genetics of family members known to have the disease. For example, if someone in the family has a known mutation in the HTT gene, and the individual you are assessing has signs of HD,...

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