This family pedigree illustrates the inheritance of the IT15 HD mutation and how various individuals are affected by a positive diagnosis in the family. Two aspects of the disease are examined in selected family members: the individual's risk of possessing a mutation and psychosocial considerations, including genetic
counseling. Click on a circle or square, representing a family member in the pedigree below, to learn of that person's unique circumstances involving HD.
This family pedigree illustrates the inheritance of the IT15 HD mutation and how various individuals are affected by a positive diagnosis in the family. Two aspects of the disease are examined in selected family members: the individual's risk of possessing a mutation and psychosocial considerations, including genetic counseling. Click on a circle or square, representing a family member in the pedigree below, to learn of that person's unique circumstances involving HD.
| The above pedigree is entirely fictional. Comments regarding psychosocial considerations are intended to represent probable situations and may not be applicable to all patients or families. |
Instructions:
Click on individuals in the pedigree to learn more. A new browser window will open with details on that individual.
