Diabetic striatopathy

Case contributed by Naqibullah Foladi
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

History of diabetes

Patient Data

Age: 55 years old
Gender: Female
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Abnormal hyperdensity is noted in the right basal ganglia involving the caudate nucleus and lentiform nuclei. 

There is no brain edema. 

No hydrocephalus.

No intra cranial hemorrhage.

Case Discussion

The patient was diabetic with semiunconscious condition and abnormal movements. Taking the history of the patient into consideration the imaging findings are suggestive of diabetic striatopathy.

 

 

 

This case was also contributed by Dr. M.M.S.Hoshang

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