A Case of Hemiballism-Hemichorea Movement Disorder.
- Author:
Jung Woong KIM
1
;
Seok Ha JANG
;
Sook Haeng JOE
Author Information
1. Seoul National Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hemiballism;
Hemichorea;
Diabetes mellitus;
Hyperglycemia
- MeSH:
Aged;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Dyskinesias;
Extremities;
Female;
Glucose;
Humans;
Hyperglycemia;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Movement Disorders*
- From:Journal of Korean Neuropsychiatric Association
2004;43(3):354-356
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Hemiballism-hemichorea is a rare movement disorder that presents unilateral flinging movements of the limbs. Recent studies pointed non-ketotic hyperglycemia as an underlying cause of this movement disorder. We report an elderly women with irregular, involuntary movement of the limbs after her uncontrolled diabetes mellitus was successfully managed by the control of glucose level. Characteristic magnetic resonance imaging findings and the management of this condition were discussed.
