Hemiballismus-hemichorea in older diabetic women: a clinical syndrome with MRI correlation.
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Abstract
Eight older women from two different continents, all with nonketotic hyperglycemia, presented with hemiballismus-hemichorea (HB-HC) and high signal intensity in the contralateral striatum on T1-weighted MRI scans. Correction of underlying hyperglycemia and supportive care resulted in resolution within days to weeks. This characteristic clinicoradiologic picture suggests a clinical syndrome with benign outcome.
Medical subject headings
- Brain
- Chorea
- Diabetes Complications
- Movement Disorders