Choreoballism Associated with Diabetic Ketoacidosis and Bilateral Basal Ganglia Calcification.
- Author:
Jong Yeol KIM
1
;
Jung Il KIM
;
Bo Woo JUNG
;
Sung Kyu PARK
;
Chung Kyu SUH
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Kyungpook National University.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Basal Ganglia*;
Blood Glucose;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Diabetic Ketoacidosis*;
Dyskinesias;
Female;
Humans;
Hyperglycemia;
Insulin;
Ketosis;
Neurologic Manifestations;
Young Adult
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
1996;14(2):601-604
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Various structural lesions as well as metabolic derangements cause choreoballism. Hyperglycemia can induce diverse neurologic dysfunctions. There are few case reports of dyskinesias associated with hyperglycemia or diabetic ketoacidosis. A 19-year-old girl with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus presented with bilateral choreoballism. She had diabetic ketoacidosis. Her dyskinesia improved with control of high blood glucose and ketoacidosis. Though she had bilateral basal ganglia calcification, the chance of its contribution to dyskinesia was very slim. We advise physicians to keep in mind that treatable hyperglycemia can cause dyskinesia.
