Hemichorea–hemiballism syndrome following a thrombo-embolic striatal infarction

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  1. Department of Neuroradiology, S. Andrea Hospital,“La Sapienza” University, Via di Grottarossa 1035, 00189, Rome, Italy

    Danilo Guida, Francesco Biraschi, Giulia Francione & Luigi Maria Fantozzi

  2. Department of Neurology, S. Andrea Hospital,“La Sapienza” University, Rome, Italy

    Francesco Orzi

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Guida, D., Biraschi, F., Francione, G. et al. Hemichorea–hemiballism syndrome following a thrombo-embolic striatal infarction. Neurol Sci 34, 599–601 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-012-1098-6

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Keywords

  • Basal Ganglion
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Transient Ischaemic Attack
  • Hyperkinetic Movement Disorder
  • Basal Ganglion Circuitry