Presentation
One-day history of right hemichorea and athetosis, on a background of diabetes mellitus.
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Non-ketotic hyperglycemic hemichorea
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Asymmetrically hyperdense left putamen is seen.
Case Discussion
This patient has a long history of uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, presented to the emergency department with right hemichorea and athetosis. Gluco-check at the emergency department showed glucose of more than 600, suggestive of non-ketotic hyperglycemia.
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