Abstract
Chorea is a distinctive movement disorder with a long history of recognition by physicians but little understanding as to its causes. It has a variety of etiologies, including acquired and genetic causes. The workup of a patient with chorea often depends on the “company” that this movement disorder keeps. Various forms of laboratory testing can enhance a clinical diagnosis.
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LeWitt, P.A. (2014). A Clinician’s Approach to Chorea. In: Micheli, F., LeWitt, P. (eds) Chorea. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4471-6455-5_1
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