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Hemiballismus is due to lesion in?

A
Ipsilateral Caudate nucleus
B
Contralateral sub-thalamic lesion
C
Contralateral Putamen
D
Ipsilateral sub-thalamic lesion
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. (b) Contralateral subthalamic lesionRef: Harrison 19th ed. / 2623LesionManifestation* Caudate nucleusContralateral chorea* Globus pallidusContralateral atheotosis* Sub-thalamic nucleusContralateral hemiballismus* CerebellumIpsilateral intentional tremors* Internal capsuleContra-lateral hemiplegia with hemi- anesthesia* Ventral ponsLocked in syndrome

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