Magnetic resonance imaging and single-photon emission computed tomography changes in hypoglycemia-induced chorea. |
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| Authors: | Shung-Lon Lai Yu-Lung Tseng Ming-Chin Hsu Shun-Sheng Chen |
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| Institution: | Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Chang-Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. |
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| Abstract: | We present two case studies, one of generalized chorea and one of hemichorea, both after severe hypoglycemia episodes. Both cases showed hyperperfusion in their SPECT scans. The MRI and SPECT findings serve as clues regarding the role of basal ganglion dysfunction associated with chorea. |
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| Keywords: | hypoglycemia chorea MRI SPECT basal ganglia |
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