Huntington Disease (Huntington's Disease; Huntington Chorea; Chronic Progressive Chorea; Hereditary Chorea) By Hector A Gonzalez-Usigli, MD, HE UMAE Centro Médico Nacional de Occidente Reviewed / Revised Feb 2022 | Modified Sep 2022 View Patient Education Pathophysiology Symptoms and Signs Diagnosis Treatment Key Points Topic Resources Genetic Testing for Huntington... Huntington disease is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by chorea, neuropsychiatric symptoms, and progressive cognitive deterioration, usually beginning during middle age.