What is the Westphal variant?
In 10% of cases of Huntingtons disease , the onset is before age 20 (juvenile or Westphal variant).
The disease is then characterized by the combination of progressive parkinsonism, dementia, ataxia, and seizures.
In 10% of cases of Huntingtons disease , the onset is before age 20 (juvenile or Westphal variant).
The disease is then characterized by the combination of progressive parkinsonism, dementia, ataxia, and seizures.