Created at 7:40 a.m. Nov, 22, 2024
Author: mohannadkh10
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Rationale for change

The correct option for this question is"
Subthalamic nucleus"

UW " Damage to this structure (eg, due to lacunar stroke) may result in contralateral hemiballism"

Amboss "Unilateral ballismus (hemiballismus) occurs following contralateral subthalamic nucleus damage, usually from ischemia."
Source: UWorld - Step 1 635

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Which movement disorder presents as sudden, wild flailing of 1 arm ± the leg on the same side?

{{c1::Hemiballismus}}
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Watch associated Bootcamp video - Disorders of the Basal Ganglia

Watch associated Bootcamp video - Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accidents: Lacunar Infarction
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