Hyperglycemia-Induced Complete Left-Sided Hemiballismus Due to Uncontrolled Diabetes in a 70-Year-Old Female: A Case Report.
Cureus
; 16(1): e53220, 2024 Jan.
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ABSTRACT
This report details the presentation of a 72-year-old female with left-sided continuous non-rhythmic involuntary movements persisting for two months. The movements affected the left side of her face, arm, and leg. The patient had a history of multiple hyperglycemic episodes and diabetic ketoacidosis. This report investigates the basal ganglia's involvement in hemiballismus, a movement disorder possibly linked to the patient's hyperglycemia. It discusses the complex management of hyperglycemia-induced hemiballismus and the need for more research to understand the underlying mechanism and optimal treatment strategies.
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MEDLINE
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En
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Cureus
Year:
2024
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Article
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Estados Unidos