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  • Title: [Hemiballism treated with valproic acid: report of 2 cases].
    Author: Kouyoumdjian JA.
    Journal: Arq Neuropsiquiatr; 1984 Sep; 42(3):274-6. PubMed ID: 6437383.
    Abstract:
    Two cases of hemiballismus caused by a vascular lesion are presented. The patients had been on treatment for hypertension and diabetes mellitus for many years. The involuntary movement were completely subsided about one week after a valproic acid trial. The role of hyperglycemia in the appearing of hemiballism or even a spontaneous recovery are also considered.
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