Choreoathetosis/ballismus associated with pentamidine-induced hypoglycemia in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
OBJECTIVE
To describe the association between acute choreoathetosis/ballismus and hypoglycemia related to pentamidine therapy in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.


METHODS
A single case report.


METHODS
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.
Academic Department of Neurology, University College London (England) Medical School.
B J
BJ
Sweeney
J
J
Edgecombe
D R
DR
Churchill
R F
RF
Miller
M J
MJ
Harrison
D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000328:Adult; D001264:Athetosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002819:Chorea / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications*; D009069:Movement Disorders / Q000209:etiology*; D010419:Pentamidine / Q000009:adverse effects*
D010419:Pentamidine