Vitamin B12 deficiency under-diagnosed: The condition of Vitamin B12 deficiency is a possible misdiagnosis of various conditions, such as multiple sclerosis (see symptoms of multiple sclerosis). See symptoms of Vitamin B12 deficiency or misdiagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Huntington disease maybe confused: Huntington Disease is an autosomal dominant disorder presenting as an inherited adult onset neurological disorder. The patient has three characteristic features: chorea, abnormal behaviour and dementia. It must also be differentiated from other disorders or conditions associated with chorea such as Wilson disease, drug-induced tardive dyskinesia, Sydenham's chorea, systemic lupus erythematosus and senile chorea. A family history must be asked for. The disease has a fatal outcome 15- 20 years from onset. There is no specific treatment for the condition. Genetic testing and counselling is every important in Huntington disease.
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