Hemiballism due to abscess (Q102298)
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Hemiballism, characterized by unilateral sudden, violent, flinging, or ballistic high amplitude movements, can occur in the setting of abscesses most likely developed from neuroinfectious disease. A subthalamic toxoplasmic abscess is the most common cause of hemichorea-ballism in AIDS patients.
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| English | Hemiballism due to abscess |
Hemiballism, characterized by unilateral sudden, violent, flinging, or ballistic high amplitude movements, can occur in the setting of abscesses most likely developed from neuroinfectious disease. A subthalamic toxoplasmic abscess is the most common cause of hemichorea-ballism in AIDS patients. |
