A 40-year-old male complains of uncontrolled excessive movement and progressive dysfunction of intellectual and thought processes. He is experiencing movement problems that begin in the face and arms and eventually affect the entire body. What is the most likely diagnosis?
A) Tardive dyskinesia
B) Huntington's disease
C) Hypokinesia
D) Alzheimer's disease

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The symptoms described, including uncontrolled excessive movement (chorea) and progressive cognitive decline, are characteristic of Huntington's disease, a genetic disorder that typically presents in middle adulthood.

A 40-Year-Old Male Complains of Uncontrolled Excessive Movement and Progressive