Magnetic resonance imaging and single-photon emission computed tomography changes in hypoglycemia-induced chorea

Mov Disord. 2004 Apr;19(4):475-8. doi: 10.1002/mds.10676.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Basal Ganglia / diagnostic imaging
  • Basal Ganglia / pathology
  • Brain* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brain* / pathology
  • Chorea / etiology*
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypoglycemia / complications*
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Tomography, Emission-Computed, Single-Photon*