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Hypoglycemia presenting as basilar artery thrombosis.
J Röther1, A Schreiner, K U Wentz
1Department of Neurology, University of Heidelberg, Klinikum Mannheim, FRG.
Stroke
|January 1, 1992
Summary
Hypoglycemia can mimic basilar artery thrombosis, causing brain stem symptoms. Prompt glucose administration resolved the patient's symptoms, highlighting hypoglycemia as a critical differential diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Investigating rare causes of acute brain stem dysfunction.
- Examining the link between hypoglycemia and basilar artery disease presentation.
Observation:
- A patient presented with progressive brain stem symptoms mimicking basilar artery thrombosis.
- Symptoms were attributed to diet-induced hypoglycemia.
Findings:
- Intravenous glucose administration led to immediate symptom resolution.
- Hypoglycemia can present as basilar artery disease.
Implications:
- Hypoglycemia should be considered in patients with suspected basilar artery thrombosis.
- Avoidance of unnecessary invasive procedures by considering metabolic causes.