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- Hyperglycemia-induced chorea/ballism is a rare movement disorder linked to poorly managed type 2 diabetes, typically seen in elderly patients.
- It manifests as sudden, uncontrollable movements on one side of the body and is associated with distinct brain imaging results in the basal ganglia.
- Treatment focuses on correcting high blood sugar levels, often leading to resolution without extra therapy; prompt recognition is essential for better patient outcomes.
Article Abstract
Hyperglycemia-induced chorea/ballism is a rare clinical entity that often occurs in the setting of nonketotic hyperglycemia due to poor glycemic control in elderly patients with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). This condition is typically characterized by hemichorea/hemiballism and unique brain imaging findings in the contralateral basal ganglia. Treatment involves the correction of blood glucose, and most cases resolve without additional therapy. Here we report two cases of this condition in which patients with type 2 DM presented with nonketotic hyperglycemia and typical neuroimaging findings. Although rare, clinicians should be aware of this condition in patients with diabetes who present with sudden abnormal movements since its prompt diagnosis and treatment often lead to a favorable outcome.
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