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Stroke mimics and chameleons.

J Stephen Huff1

  • 1University of Virginia Health System, Department of Emergency Medicine, P. O. Box 800699, Charlottsville, VA 22908-0699 USA. jshuff@virginia.edu

Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America
|October 17, 2002
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Diagnosing acute stroke involves ruling out mimics like hypoglycemia and considering central nervous system events. Neuroimaging aids in confirming stroke subtypes and identifying mimics.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Clinical Diagnosis

Background:

  • Acute stroke diagnosis is primarily clinical, requiring differentiation from various mimics.
  • Systemic issues like hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia can present as stroke mimics.
  • Seizures (ictal/postictal phenomena) can also mimic acute stroke symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the differential diagnostic process for acute stroke.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering stroke mimics in initial patient evaluation.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment focusing on the abrupt onset of focal neurologic deficits.
  • Consideration of systemic conditions (hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, encephalopathies).
  • Evaluation for seizure-related phenomena.
  • Neuroimaging, specifically noncontrast CT scans, for mass lesions and stroke confirmation.

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Main Results:

  • Noncontrast CT scanning can identify mass lesions that mimic stroke.
  • Neuroimaging helps confirm stroke subtypes in affected patients.
  • Uncommon presentations of ischemic stroke exist.

Conclusions:

  • The initial diagnosis of acute stroke relies heavily on clinical evaluation and the exclusion of mimics.
  • Systemic conditions and seizure activity must be considered.
  • Neuroimaging is crucial for confirming stroke and identifying mimics.