Hyperdense Basal Ganglia on Brain CT in Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemia Associated with Hemichorea.

Bjorn Valgaeren Elyn Van Snick Jan Hendrickx

Published in: Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology (2022)

Teaching Point: Unilateral choreiform movements combined with contralateral hyperdense lentiform and/or caudate nucleus on computed tomography is suggestive for non-ketotic hyperglycemia, warranting further metabolic workup.

Keyphrases

computed tomography
dual energy
positron emission tomography
image quality
contrast enhanced
magnetic resonance imaging
diabetic rats
white matter
resting state
medical students
oxidative stress
multiple sclerosis
magnetic resonance