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Taylor F Faust1, Julee Reitzel1, Aftab Khan1
1Department of Research, Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, USA.
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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