title: [Hemiballism treated with valproic acid: report of 2 cases].
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.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000150:complications; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D014635:Valproic Acid / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D014635:Valproic Acid
vernacular_title: Hemibalismo tratado com ácido valpróico: Registro de dois casos.