Hemidystonia precipitated by acute pontine infarct.
J Neurol Sci
; 234(1-2): 109-11, 2005 Jul 15.
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ABSTRACT
Hemidystonia is frequently due to an underlying structural lesion in the basal ganglia and thalamus. It has been suggested that a preserved corticospinal tract may be required for hemidystonia to manifest. We provide the first report of a patient who presented with rapid-onset hemidystonia precipitated by an acute pontine infarct demonstrated on diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging. Acute dysregulation of pallidal efferents to the pedunculopontine and/or pontine afferents to the thalamus may precipitate hemidystonia.
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Assunto principal:
Ponte
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Infarto Encefálico
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Distonia
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Neurol Sci
Ano de publicação:
2005
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Article