Hemiballism: clinical features

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Hemiballism: clinical features. Contralateral subthalamic nucleus (STN), Other basal ganglia sites. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Lesion location

  • Contralateral subthalamic nucleus (STN)
  • Other basal ganglia sites

Clinical features

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Relieving factors

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Complications

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References

  1. Postuma RB, Lang AE. Hemiballism: revisiting a classic disorder. Lancet Neurol 2003; 2:661-668.
  2. Vidaković A, Dragasević N, Kostić VS. Hemiballism: report of 25 cases. JNNP 1994; 57:945-949.

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