Hemichorea, an unusual complication of ventriculoperitoneal shunt.
We report an unusual case of left hemichorea in a 24-year-old male patient that followed the insertion of a right ventriculoperitoneal shunt. This completely resolved after removal of the shunt. A review of the available literature and the possible aetiopathogenesis is discussed.
Alakandy
Likhith M
LM
Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Preston Hospital, Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood, Preston PR2 9HT, Lancashire, UK. Likhith.Alakandy@sgh.scot.nhs.uk
Iyer
Ramanathan Venkatachalam
RV
Golash
Aprajay
A
D000328:Adult; D002819:Chorea / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D006849:Hydrocephalus / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D017287:Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt / Q000009:adverse effects*