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Middleton B, Albany Z, Kamer A, Kara A. Hemichorea-hemiballismus due to diabetic striatopathy a serious complication of uncontrolled diabetes. BMJ Case Rep 2024; 17:e259046. [PMID: 38782432 PMCID: PMC11116358 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2023-259046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/19/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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We report the case of a man in his mid-80s with diabetes mellitus who presented to the emergency department with a 1-day history of right-sided choreiform movements and falls. Laboratory tests revealed blood glucose of 597 mg/dL. Non-contrast CT imaging of his head demonstrated a faint hyperdensity involving the left lentiform nucleus and brain MRI showed a hyperintensity in the left basal ganglia on T1-weighted images. These lesions are typical of diabetic striatopathy. Symptoms of hemichorea/hemiballismus did not resolve with glycaemic control and several pharmacological agents were tried with eventual improvement with risperidone. He was discharged to a rehabilitation facility and had mild persistent arm chorea at 6-month follow-up.
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- Brian Middleton
- Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Carmel, Indiana, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Carmel, Indiana, USA
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- Clinical Radiology & Imaging Sciences, Indiana University Health Inc, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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- Internal Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Arecco A, Ottaviani S, Boschetti M, Renzetti P, Marinelli L. Reply to letter to editor "Knowledge gaps in diabetic striatopathy and other movement disorders in diabetes". J Endocrinol Invest 2024; 47:1309-1310. [PMID: 37898590 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02227-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/30/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- A Arecco
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- Section of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy.
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132, Genoa, Italy.
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- Division of Neuroradiology, IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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Chatterjee S, Ghosh R, Biswas P, Das S, Sengupta S, Dubey S, Ray BK, Pandit A, Benito-León J, Bhattacharjee R. Diabetic striatopathy and other acute onset de novo movement disorders in hyperglycemia. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2024; 18:102997. [PMID: 38582065 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2024.102997] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2023] [Revised: 03/21/2024] [Accepted: 03/25/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Acute onset de novo movement disorder is an increasingly recognized, yet undereported complication of diabetes. Hyperglycemia can give rise to a range of different movement disorders, hemichorea-hemiballism being the commonest. This article delves into the current knowledge about this condition, its diverse presentations, ongoing debates regarding its underlying mechanisms, disparities between clinical and radiological findings, and challenges related to its management. METHODS PubMed and Google Scholar were searched with the following key terms- "diabetes", "striatopathy", "hyperglycemia", "striatum", "basal ganglia", "movement disorder", "involuntary movement". Case reports, systematic reviews, meta-analysis, and narrative reviews published in English literature related to the topic of interest from January 1, 1950, to October 20, 2023, were retrieved. The references cited in the chosen articles were also examined, and those considered relevant were included in the review. RESULTS Diabetic striatopathy is the prototype of movement disorders associated with hyperglycemia with its characteristic neuroimaging feature (contralateral striatal hyperdensitity on computed tomography or hyperintensity on T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging). Risk factors for diabetic striatopathy includes Asian ethnicity, female gender, prolonged poor glycemic control, and concurrent retinopathy. Several hypotheses have been proposed to explain the pathophysiology of movement disorders induced by hyperglycemia. These hypotheses are not mutually exclusive; instead, they represent interconnected pathways contributing to the development of this unique condition. While the most prominent clinical feature of diabetic striatopathy is a movement disorder, its phenotypic expression has been found to extend to other manifestations, including stroke, seizures, and cognitive and behavioral symptoms. Fortunately, the prognosis for diabetic striatopathy is generally excellent, with complete resolution achievable through the use of anti-hyperglycemic therapy alone or in combination with neuroleptic medications. CONCLUSION Hyperglycemia is the commonest cause of acute onset de novo movement disorders presenting to a range of medical specialists. So, it is of utmost importance that the physicians irrespective of their speciality remain aware of this clinical entity and check blood glucose at presentation before ordering any other investigations. Prompt clinical diagnosis of this condition and implementation of intensive glycemic control can yield significant benefits for patients.
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- Subhankar Chatterjee
- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of General Medicine, Burdwan Medical College & Hospital, Burdwan, India.
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- Department of Radiodiagnosis, GNRC Hospitals, Barasat, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Neuromedicine, Bangur Institute of Neurosciences, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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- Department of Neurology, University Hospital "12 de Octubre", Madrid, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Hospital 12 de Octubre (imas12), Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Sobre Enfermedades Neurodegenerativas (CIBERNED), Madrid, Spain; Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain.
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- Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Medical College & Hospital, Kolkata, India.
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Arecco A, Ottaviani S, Boschetti M, Renzetti P, Marinelli L. Diabetic striatopathy: an updated overview of current knowledge and future perspectives. J Endocrinol Invest 2024; 47:1-15. [PMID: 37578646 PMCID: PMC10776723 DOI: 10.1007/s40618-023-02166-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/30/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Diabetic striatopathy (DS) is a rare complication of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus (DM), characterized by hyperglycemia associated with chorea/ballism and characteristic reversible basal ganglia abnormalities on computed tomography (CT) and/or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). We propose a narrative review of the literature on this topic, currently unknown to most, and about which physicians should be aware. We intend to summarize, critically review, and take to mean the evidence on this disorder, describing its typical features. METHODS We searched Pubmed for English-language sources using the following keywords in the title and the abstract: diabetic striatopathy, hyperglycemic non-ketotic hemichorea/hemiballism, chorea/hemichorea associated with non-ketotic hyperglycemia, diabetic hemiballism/hemichorea, chorea, hyperglycemia, and basal ganglia syndrome. We collected scientific articles, including case reports, reviews, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses from the years 1975 to 2023. We eliminated duplicate, non-English language or non-related articles. RESULTS Older Asian women are more frequently affected. Suddenly or insidiously hemichorea/hemiballism, mainly in the limbs, and high blood glucose with elevated HbA1c in the absence of ketone bodies have been observed. Furthermore, CT striatal hyperdensity and T1-weighted MRI hyperintensity have been observed. DS is often a treatable disease following proper hydration and insulin administration. Histopathological findings are variable, and no comprehensive hypothesis explains the atypical cases reported. CONCLUSION DS is a rare neurological manifestation of DM. If adequately treated, although treatment guidelines are lacking, the prognosis is good and life-threatening complications may occur occasionally. During chorea/hemiballism, we recommend blood glucose and HbA1c evaluation. Further studies are needed to understand the pathogenesis.
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Affiliation(s)
- A Arecco
- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- Section of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- Endocrinology Unit, Department of Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties, School of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy.
- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132, Genoa, Italy.
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino, 16132, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Neuroscience, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genova, 16132, Genoa, Italy
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Li H, Cheng Y, Tang W, Hu Y, Jia G, Wu T, Wang K. Cognitive decline as the main manifestation of diabetic striatal disease but without involuntary movements: a case report. BMC Neurol 2023; 23:425. [PMID: 38036957 PMCID: PMC10688022 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-023-03452-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Diabetic striatopathy (DS) is a rare central nervous system complication of diabetes mellitus, characterized mainly by non-ketotic hyperglycemia and lateralized involuntary movements. Patients with diabetic striatopathy manifested solely by subacute cognitive decline were rarely reported. In this paper, we report a patient with DS who presented solely with subacute cognitive decline without involuntary movements, and cranial CT showed bilateral high density in the basal ganglia. In contrast, SWI showed microhemorrhages in the right caudate nucleus head. After one week of treatment, including glycemic control, the patient showed significant improvement in cognitive function, while a repeat cranial CT showed improved hyperdensity in the right basal ganglia region. 1 month later, at telephone follow-up, the patient's symptoms did not recur.
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- He Li
- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250355, Jinan, China
- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250014, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250014, Jinan, China
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- Dalian University Affiliated Xinhua Hospital, Dalian, 16021, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250355, Jinan, China
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- Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250355, Jinan, China
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250014, Jinan, China.
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- Affiliated Hospital of Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 250014, Jinan, China.
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Onder H, Comoglu S. Investigation of the factors associated with hemichorea/hemiballismus in post-stroke patients. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2023; 130:679-685. [PMID: 37010612 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-023-02628-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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Classical knowledge highlights the role of lesions of the subthalamic nuclei (STN) in the pathophysiology of hemichorea/hemiballismus (HH). However, the published reports indicate various other lesion regions in the majority of post-stroke cases with HH. Ergo, we aimed to investigate the significance of the lesion site and clinical features for developing HH in post-stroke patients. Overall, we retrospectively scanned all the patients with stroke who were hospitalized between 01/06/2022 and 31/07/2022 in our neurology clinic. The data regarding the demographic features, comorbidities, stroke etiologies, and laboratory findings, including serum glucose and HBA1C were retrospectively recruited using the electronic-based medical record system. The cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography images have been systematically evaluated for the presence of lesions in localizations that are previously associated with HH. We conducted comparative analyses between patients with and without HH to reveal the discrepancies between groups. The logistic regression analyses were also performed to reveal the predictive values of some features. Overall, the data of 124 post-stroke patients were analyzed. The mean age was 67.9 ± 12.4 years (F/M = 57/67). Six patients were determined to develop HH. The comparative analyses between patients with and without HH revealed that the mean age tended to be higher in the HH group (p = 0.08) and caudate nucleus involvement was more common in the HH group (p = 0.005). Besides cortical involvement was absent in all subjects developing HH. The logistic regression model revealed the presence of a caudate lesion and advanced age as factors associated with HH. We found that the caudate lesion was a crucial determinant of the occurrence of HH in post-stroke patients. With the significance of the other factors of increased age and cortical sparring, we observed differences in the HH group may be investigated also in future-related studies on larger groups.
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- Halil Onder
- Neurology Clinic, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Street. No: 20 Altındag, 06110, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Neurology Clinic, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Street. No: 20 Altındag, 06110, Ankara, Turkey
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Pereira RC, Caleça Emidio F, Dias A, Blanco Saez R, Shamasna M, Pestana J. Dance of the Sugar: Two Case Reports of Chorea Associated With Nonketotic Hyperglycemia. Cureus 2023; 15:e36254. [PMID: 36937134 PMCID: PMC10019940 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.36254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023] Open
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Hyperglycemia-induced chorea/ballism is a rare clinical entity that often occurs in the setting of nonketotic hyperglycemia due to poor glycemic control in elderly patients with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). This condition is typically characterized by hemichorea/hemiballism and unique brain imaging findings in the contralateral basal ganglia. Treatment involves the correction of blood glucose, and most cases resolve without additional therapy. Here we report two cases of this condition in which patients with type 2 DM presented with nonketotic hyperglycemia and typical neuroimaging findings. Although rare, clinicians should be aware of this condition in patients with diabetes who present with sudden abnormal movements since its prompt diagnosis and treatment often lead to a favorable outcome.
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- Rafaela C Pereira
- Department of Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Faro, Faro, PRT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Faro, Faro, PRT
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- Department of Radiology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário Lisboa Norte, EPE, Lisboa, PRT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Faro, Faro, PRT
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- Department of Neurology, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Faro, Faro, PRT
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Algarve - Hospital de Faro, Faro, PRT
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Diabetic Striatopathy: Parenchymal Transcranial Sonography as a Supplement to Diagnosis at the Emergency Department. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12112838. [PMID: 36428898 PMCID: PMC9689337 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12112838] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2022] [Revised: 11/15/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background: Diabetic striatopathy (DS) is a rare condition with a debated pathophysiology; a local metabolic dysfunction is the most likely hypothesis. We present a case of DS mimicking an acute stroke, outline a few uncommon/atypical features, and report for the first time the parenchymal transcranial sonography (pTCS) findings. Case Report: An 86-year-old man, treated for insulin-dependent diabetes, presented at an emergency department because of the occurrence of isolated choreo-athetotic movements in his left limbs with fluctuations in the location, frequency, and duration. The blood glucose level was 569 mg/dL. Both urgent and follow-up brain computed tomography (CT) were negative for recent lesions whereas pTCS revealed hyperechogenicity in the right lenticular nucleus. Subsequent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed T1-weighted hyperintensity in the right putamen with negative diffusion-weighted imaging. The symptoms were responsive to glucose control and haloperidol administration, although they persisted during sleep. Conclusions: Unlike previously described cases characterized by hemichorea and/or hemiballism, our patient presented with a stroke-like onset of unilateral irregular choreo-athetotic movements. Notably, based on CT alone, it would not have been possible to distinguish DS from a stroke. In this scenario, the pTCS hyperechogenicity of the right lenticular nucleus helped to hypothesize a metabolic disorder, which was subsequently confirmed by MRI.
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