Hemiballismus due to non ketotic hyperglycemia- Dr. Jogu Siva Kumar

Hemiballismus is a rare hyperkinetic disorder characterized by wild, flinging, incessant movements involving the proximal portions of the extremities that occur on one side of the body. It is usually due to infarction or hemorrhage in the basal ganglia. Hyperglycemia is an unusual cause of Hemiballismus. It is a rather benign condition with a good prognostic outcome, once the hyperglycemia is recognized early and corrected.

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