Chorea hyperglycemia basal ganglia syndrome: A case report from Nepal

oleh: Samikchhya Keshary Bhandari, Himal Kharel, Bikram Prasad Gajurel, Ragesh Karn, Reema Rajbhandari, Niraj Gautam, Ashish Shrestha, Rajeev Ojha

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: SAGE Publishing 2022-12-01

Deskripsi

A rare case of chorea hyperglycemic basal ganglia syndrome in a 56-year-old woman who presented with left-sided hemichorea in the setting of uncontrolled, non-ketotic, type II diabetes mellitus is reported. Early blood glucose control could lead to complete resolution of symptoms. Despite an excellent prognosis, delayed recognition and management can lead to prolong disability due to movement disorder.