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Chorea hyperglycemia basal ganglia syndrome: A case report from Nepal.

Samikchhya Keshary BhandariHimal KharelBikram Prasad GajurelRagesh KarnReema RajbhandariNiraj GautamAshish ShresthaRajeeb Ojha
Published in: SAGE open medical case reports (2022)
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.
Keyphrases
  • blood glucose
  • rare case
  • glycemic control
  • multiple sclerosis
  • type diabetes
  • blood pressure
  • oxidative stress
  • physical activity
  • metabolic syndrome
  • skeletal muscle
  • insulin resistance
  • diabetic rats
  • depressive symptoms