A case of Diabetes Striatopathy in an Elderly Female

Abstract

Diabetes Striatopathy , also known as Non-ketotic hyperglycemic hemichorea
or Chorea Hyperglycemia Basal Ganglia Syndrome is rare complication of
uncontrolled diabetes. This syndrome has been reported more frequently in
elderly Asian womenand symptom resolution is typically associated with serum
glucose levels and plasma osmolarity normalization.
Herein, we report a case of 75 years old female with CAD-TVD, Hypertension
& Type -2 Diabetes Milletus under oral hypoglycemic drugs presented with
intermittent involantary movement of face and upper limb who was managed
for diabetic striatopathy and showed symptomatic improvement in third day of
admission.