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  • Title: Choreoathetosis/ballismus associated with pentamidine-induced hypoglycemia in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
    Author: Sweeney BJ, Edgecombe J, Churchill DR, Miller RF, Harrison MJ.
    Journal: Arch Neurol; 1994 Jul; 51(7):723-5. PubMed ID: 8018047.
    Abstract:
    OBJECTIVE: To describe the association between acute choreoathetosis/ballismus and hypoglycemia related to pentamidine therapy in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. DESIGN: A single case report. MEASURES: Clinical observation, laboratory analysis of blood and cerebrospinal fluid, and magnetic resonance imaging of brain. RESULTS: No association was found apart from hypoglycemia. The abnormal movements and hypoglycemia did not recur following cessation of pentamidine. CONCLUSIONS: Hypoglycemia related to pentamidine therapy can cause neurologic disorders in patients with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
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