Huntington's disease with severe neck infection. (19th May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hino, Shunsuke; Kaneko, Takahiro; Horie, Norio; Shimoyama, Tetsuo
• Is Part Of: Gerodontology. Volume 34:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 401
• Page End: 403
• Publication Date: 2017-05-19
• Subjects: dysphagia -- Huntington's disease -- neck infection; Older people -- Dental care -- Periodicals; 617.60846
• DOI: 10.1111/ger.12277
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0734-0664

Abstract

Abstract : Objective: To present a case of Huntington's disease (HD) with severe neck infection. Background: Huntington's disease (HD) is a progressive neurodegenerative genetic disorder and is often accompanied by dysphagia. Materials and methods: The patient was a 64‐year‐old man with HD. The severe neck infection was considered as one of the symptoms of HD. Conclusion: Clinicians should remember that patients with HD are apt to delay dental consultation, resulting in serious oral infections.