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Chorea (hemichorea) in Sydenham chorea

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Chorea (hemichorea) in Sydenham chorea

This boy has a 2-month history of left hemichorea, which developed after acute sore throat and was associated with elevated ASO titers. He displays prominent "piano-playing" movements of his left hand. (Contributed by Dr. Joseph Jankovic.)

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