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A case report of exhibitionist behaviour revealing unsuspected Huntington's disease: a pitfall in forensic medicine.

Authors :
Mondon K
Beaufils E
Marqué A
Toffol B
Constans T
Hommet C
Mondon, Karl
Beaufils, Emilie
Marqué, Aurélie
de Toffol, Bertrand
Constans, Thierry
Hommet, Caroline
Source :
Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine; Oct2008, Vol. 15 Issue 7, p467-468, 2p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

We present the case of a patient who was recently convicted for exhibitionism whose clinical assessment suggested undiagnosed Huntington's disease. We summarise the clinical characteristics, the genetics involved and the diagnostic difficulties which can be encountered. Finally, we discuss the implications of this diagnosis in forensic medicine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1752928X
Volume :
15
Issue :
7
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Forensic & Legal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
105560683
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jflm.2008.03.001