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Document Details : Title: Hemiballism revealing type 2 diabetes in an elderly: clinical and neuroimaging findings and etiopathogenic links Author(s): BUYSSCHAERT M, DUPREZ TH, COSNARD G, PREUMONT V Journal: Acta Clinica Belgica Volume: 66 Issue: 5 Date: 2011 Pages: 387-389 DOI: 10.2143/ACB.66.5.1002965 Abstract : Hemiballism-hemichorea is characterized by non-patterned and involuntary unilateral movements. It is a rare clinical sign unmasking type 2 diabetes mellitus, mostly in elderly patients. We report the clinical and neuroimaging findings of a patient admitted for hemiballism-hemichorea of the right upper limb, leading to the diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. We hereby describe clinical and neuroimaging findings. After initiation of treatment and restoration of euglycaemia, we note a complete remission of the initial neurological symptoms. |
