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[Pathological laughter after the brainstem infarction].

C Couderq1, J Drouineau, M P Rosier

  • 1Service de Neurologie, CHU La Milétrie, Poitiers, France.

Revue Neurologique
|March 31, 2000
PubMed
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Pathological laughter, or "fou rire prodromique," can signal a brainstem infarct. Prompt thrombolysis led to a favorable prognosis in this rare case, highlighting crucial clinico-anatomical correlations.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Pathological laughter, termed 'fou rire prodromique,' is a rare neurological symptom.
  • Understanding its diverse clinical presentations and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms is crucial for diagnosis.

Observation:

  • A case of 'fou rire prodromique' preceded a brainstem infarct.
  • The patient presented with pathological laughter as an initial symptom.

Findings:

  • The brainstem infarct was successfully treated with thrombolysis.
  • The patient experienced a favorable prognosis following the intervention.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of recognizing pathological laughter as a potential prodromal symptom of cerebrovascular events.

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  • It highlights the significance of clinico-anatomical correlations in understanding rare neurological phenomena.
  • Timely thrombolysis can lead to positive outcomes even in cases heralded by unusual symptoms.