| Proximal posterior cerebral artery occlusion simulating middle cerebral artery occlusion. | |
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PMID: 2006006 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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We describe 12 cases of acute stroke in which clinical features of proximal posterior cerebral artery occlusion simulated the clinical syndrome of middle cerebral artery occlusion. The majority of patients developed contralateral hemiparesis, homonymous hemianopia, hemispatial neglect, and sensory loss or sensory inattention. All 8 patients with dominant hemisphere lesions were aphasic. Accurate diagnosis in each case was achieved only after a head CT, showing occipital lobe, thalamic, and inferomesial temporal lobe infarction. "Cortical" signs are probably explained by thalamic involvement. Recognition of this syndrome has implications for management and prognosis. |
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Authors:
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B R Chambers; R J Brooder; G A Donnan |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Neurology Volume: 41 ISSN: 0028-3878 ISO Abbreviation: Neurology Publication Date: 1991 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-04-25 Completed Date: 1991-04-25 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401060 Medline TA: Neurology Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 385-90 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Department of Neurology, Repatriation General Hospital, Heidelberg West, Victoria, Australia. |
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Aged Arterial Occlusive Diseases / complications, pathology, radiography* Cerebral Angiography Cerebral Arteries* / pathology Cerebrovascular Disorders / etiology, radiography Diagnosis, Differential Female Humans Male Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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