Hyperdense Basal Ganglia on Brain CT in Non-Ketotic Hyperglycemia Associated with Hemichorea

Abstract

Teaching Point: Unilateral choreiform movements combined with contralateral hyperdense lentiform and/or caudate nucleus on computed tomography is suggestive for non-ketotic hyperglycemia, warranting further metabolic workup.

Keywords

• hemichorea
• non-ketotic hyperglycemia
• brain ct
• diabetes mellitus
• lentiform nucleus
• caudate nucleus