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Hemichorea-hemiballismus caused by postoperative hyperperfusion after clipping of a giant unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Movement disorders after the clipping for an unruptured giant aneurysm are rare. The information on the pathogenesis and treatment options for this condition is largely unknown. CASE DESCRIPTION:An 82-year-old female with no neurological deficits underwent a clipping for a giant middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm. Immediately after surgery, she presented with hemichorea-hemiballismus (HC-HB) on the left side. Postoperative angiograms and single-photon emission computed tomography demonstrated the hyperperfusion in the right frontal cortex and the decreased perfusion in the basal ganglia, indicating that the abrupt hemodynamic changes due to the obliteration of the giant aneurysm caused the dysfunction of the frontal cortical and subcortical pathway and the basal ganglia. Administration of tiapride hydrochloride was dramatically effective in controlling the HC-HB until the hyperperfusion resolved. Single-photon emission computed tomography obtained 8 weeks after surgery revealed that the cerebral blood flow had been normalized in the right frontal cortex. The relative hypoperfusion of the right basal ganglia was also resolved. Then tiapride hydrochloride was discontinued without a relapse of HC-HB. CONCLUSION:This case appears consistent with the theory that the connecting fibers responsible for the development of HC-HB are also located in the frontal lobe. The treatment of giant aneurysms involving the M1 portion can cause abrupt hemodynamic changes in both frontal cortex and the basal ganglia, which can potentially induce postoperative movement disorders.

SUBMITTER: Oya S

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4443400 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Hemichorea-hemiballismus caused by postoperative hyperperfusion after clipping of a giant unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm.

Oya Soichi S Fujisawa Naoaki N Matsui Toru T

Surgical neurology international 20150521

<h4>Background</h4>Movement disorders after the clipping for an unruptured giant aneurysm are rare. The information on the pathogenesis and treatment options for this condition is largely unknown.<h4>Case description</h4>An 82-year-old female with no neurological deficits underwent a clipping for a giant middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm. Immediately after surgery, she presented with hemichorea-hemiballismus (HC-HB) on the left side. Postoperative angiograms and single-photon emission comput ...[more]

PMID: 26015872

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Project description:IntroductionHemichorea-hemiballismus, which spans a spectrum of involuntary, continuous, nonpatterned movement involving one side of the body, can emerge as the initial manifestation of acute ischemic stroke. However, because of its rarity in the community, the diagnosis and treatment are often delayed.Patient concernsWe report a unique case of a 47-year-old female who presented with acute onset hemichorea-hemiballismus. No obvious focal sign apart from involuntary, continuous, nonpatterned movement of her left arm and leg was presented.DiagnosisInitial diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) was negative but significant increase of blood flow velocity in the right middle cerebral artery (MCA) stem was revealed by transcranial doppler sonography. Repeated MRI showed acute infarction in the contralateral globus pallidus. Isolated dissection of the right MCA typified by intimal flap with double lumen was identified by digital subtraction angiography and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (HR-MRI).InterventionsThe patient was initially treated with dual antiplatelet agents but the uncontrollable movement deteriorated during hospitalization. Antithrombotic therapy was then intensified with combination of tirofiban and low-molecular-weight heparin. Other symptomatic treatment included volume expansion with colloidal fluid to improve cerebral perfusion. Her involuntary movement gradually diminished and the patient was discharged with rivaroxaban 15 mg/daily.OutcomesThe patient had recovered with significant reduction in her hemichorea-hemiballismus. Three-month follow-up HR-MRI showed complete resolution of the MCA dissection lesions.ConclusionPrompt recognition of acute onset hemichorea-hemiballismus as the manifestation of acute ischemic stroke in appropriate clinical setting may reduce diagnostic delay. Multiple imaging techniques including cerebral digital subtraction angiography and HR-MRI can be applied to diagnosis and further clarify the mechanism of stroke, which facilitate in selection of secondary prevention therapies.

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Hemichorea-hemiballismus caused by postoperative hyperperfusion after clipping of a giant unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm.

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Hemichorea-hemiballismus caused by postoperative hyperperfusion after clipping of a giant unruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm.

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