The 'core'<unk>  syndromes are chorea acanthocytosis and McLeod syndrome. Acanthocytes are nearly always present in these conditions and they share common clinical features. Some of these features are also seen in the other neurological syndromes associated with<unk> . A common feature of the core syndromes is chorea: involuntary dance-like movements. In<unk> , this is particularly prominent in the face and mouth which can cause difficulties with speech and eating. These movements are usually abrupt and irregular and present during both rest and sleep. Individuals with<unk>  also often suffer from parkinsonism, the uncontrolled slowness of movements, and dystonia, abnormal body postures. Many affected individuals also have cognitive (intellectual) impairment and psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, paranoia, depression, obsessive behavior, and pronounced emotional instability. Seizures may also be a symptom of<unk> . Onset differs between individual<unk>  syndromes but is usually between ages 20 and 40. Affected individuals usually live for 10–20 years after onset.
Neuroacanthocytosis
Spherocytosis
Macrocytosis
Anisopoikilocytosis
Poikilocytosis
Pyknocytosis
Acytosiosis
Xanthosis