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Expanding the spectrum of acquired cerebral hemiatrophy

Neeraj Kumar1, Daniel A Drubach, David F Black

  • 1Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905, USA. kumar.neeraj@mayo.edu

Journal of Neuroimaging : Official Journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging
|March 5, 2005
PubMed

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This study highlights a rare case of progressive left hemispheric atrophy linked to cognitive decline and migraine. The findings suggest migraine may be associated with a broader spectrum of acquired cerebral hemiatrophy.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neuroscience
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Cerebral hemiatrophy is a condition characterized by the shrinkage of one hemisphere of the brain.
  • The association between migraine and cerebral hemiatrophy is not well-established.

Observation:

  • A 50-year-old man presented with progressive left hemispheric atrophy.
  • The patient also experienced cognitive decline, infrequent seizures, and episodes suggestive of complicated migraine.

Findings:

  • The case suggests a potential link between migraine and the development of cerebral hemiatrophy.
  • This association may indicate a broader spectrum of acquired cerebral hemiatrophy than previously recognized.

Implications:

  • Further research is warranted to explore the relationship between migraine and cerebral hemiatrophy.
  • Understanding this association could lead to improved diagnostic and therapeutic strategies for patients with neurological disorders.

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