"De mandibulae dysarthria"--thinking outside the box.

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Urgent decisions in the Emergency Department allow for only a short history and physical examination. OBJECTIVES: To highlight the risks associated with a strict application of protocols, especially in the emergency setting. CASE REPORT An unusual case of acute dysarthria is presented. CONCLUSION: Even in the emergency setting, thorough history-taking and physical examination remain fundamental, and it is necessary to "think outside the box."