Hemiballismus secondary to diabetic striatopathy
Abstract
A man in his mid-70s presented with a 1-month history of progressively worsening right upper limb ballistic movements and an unsteady gait. This man was known to have diabetes mellitus type 2 and was on insulin treatment. Despite having normal serum blood glucose levels on presentation, the serum
Fields of Study & Subjects
Neurological and metabolic disorders
Skin Diseases and Diabetes
Neurological disorders and treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- BMJ Case Reports
- Volume
- 19
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e268714–e268714
- Publication date
- 1 January 2026
- Language
- EN