Hyperglycemic Chorea-Ballism or Acute Exacerbation of Huntington's Chorea? Huntington's Disease Unmasked by Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

摘要

Content:Hyperglycemic chorea-ballism is predominantly observed in older type 2 diabetic patients, and it is rare in type 1 diabetes and diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Huntington's disease (HD) is one of several genetic syndromes associated with diabetes, although the reported prevalence of the association varies. There are few opportunities for most physicians to diagnose early-stage HD.