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[Transitory ischemic attacks with hemiballismus].

R Reuther

    Der Nervenarzt
    |December 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Transient hemiballism, a movement disorder, can indicate significant cerebral artery disease. This symptom suggests potential blockages in arteries supplying the brain, highlighting the need for prompt diagnosis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Vascular Neurology
    • Neuroscience

    Background:

    • Ischemic cerebrovascular disease can manifest with various neurological deficits.
    • Transient dyskinesias, such as hemiballism, are uncommon but significant neurological signs.

    Observation:

    • Three patients with ischemic cerebrovascular disease presented with transient hemiballism.
    • Angiography revealed occlusive disease in the cerebral arteries of all patients.

    Findings:

    • Two patients had contralateral carotid artery insufficiency (occlusion or stenosis) despite lesions in different cerebral arteries.
    • One patient exhibited basilar artery occlusion.

    Implications:

    • Transient hemiballism may signal significant occlusive cerebrovascular disease.

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