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Hyperglycemic nonketotic states and other metabolic imbalances.
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PMID:  21496588     Owner:  NLM     Status:  In-Data-Review    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hemichorea and generalized chorea are well-recognized syndromes associated with nonketotic hyperglycemia. This condition usually occurs in older age, affects females more than men, and often heralds a new diagnosis of diabetes, usually type 2. It may resolve over days with treatment of the underlying hyperglycemia or persist for years. Magnetic resonance imaging is very characteristic, and shows T1 hyperdensity in the striatum. The underlying pathophysiology is not clear, but recent evidence suggests that the imaging may represent zinc, as opposed to calcium. Tetrabenazine has worked well when symptomatic treatment is required. Other rare causes of metabolic choreas include hypoparathyroid abnormalities, hypoglycemia, and hypernatremia.
Authors:
William G Ondo
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Handbook of clinical neurology / edited by P.J. Vinken and G.W. Bruyn     Volume:  100     ISSN:  0072-9752     ISO Abbreviation:  Handb Clin Neurol     Publication Date:  2011  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2011-04-18     Completed Date:  -     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0166161     Medline TA:  Handb Clin Neurol     Country:  Netherlands    
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Languages:  eng     Pagination:  287-91     Citation Subset:  IM    
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Copyright © 2011 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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