CHOREOATHETOSIS, PREGNANCY ASSOCIATED
\kˌɔːɹɪˌə͡ʊθɪtˈə͡ʊsɪs], \kˌɔːɹɪˌəʊθɪtˈəʊsɪs], \k_ˌɔː_ɹ_ɪ__ˌəʊ_θ_ɪ_t_ˈəʊ_s_ɪ_s]\
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A rare disorder characterized by the development of chorea, athetosis, and/or hemiballismus during pregnancy. RHEUMATIC FEVER and collagen vascular disorders are frequently associated with this disease. Chorea may vary from mild to severe and occurs in approximately 1 per 2,000 to 3,000 pregnancies. (From Md Med J 1997 Sep;46 (8):436-9)
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