Basal ganglia cerebrovascular disorder

Basal ganglia cerebrovascular disorder

Definition

A pathological condition caused by impaired blood flow in the basal regions of cerebral hemispheres (basal ganglia), such as infarction; hemorrhage; or ischemia in vessels of this brain region including the lateral lenticulostriate arteries. Primary clinical manifestations include involuntary movements (dyskinesias) and muscle weakness (hemiparesis).

Also known as cerebrovascular disorder of collection of basal ganglia, collection of basal ganglia cerebrovascular disorder — per MONDO

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