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Diabetic Striatopathy: A Rare Movement Disorder Associated With Hyperglycemia

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Diabetic striatopathy (DS), also known as nonketotic hyperglycemic hemichorea-hemiballism, is a rare disorder associated with poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Presentation typically involves hyperkinetic movement disorders such as hemichorea and hemiballism. It is most commonly seen in females and older adult populations. Associated neuroimaging findings involve hyperintensity on T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the striatum and hyperdensity on non-contrast computed tomography (CT). We present a case of an older woman with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes who presents with new hemichoreiform movements in the setting of hyperglycemia that highlights the clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment modalities in managing this rare condition.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.107250

Authors: Diana J Chang, Kyrstin Lane, Jeffrey Wei, Noriko Salamon

Institution: University of California, Los Angeles

Language: English

Topic: Neurological and metabolic disorders

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7154729114