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Case Report: Migrainous Infarct without Aura.
Kamesh Gupta1, Anurag Rohatgi1, Shivani Handa2
1Department of Medicine, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India.
Case Reports in Neurology
|December 28, 2017
Summary
This case report details a rare instance of ischemic stroke occurring in a young woman without aura, emphasizing the need for careful diagnosis in migraine patients. Prompt evaluation is crucial to distinguish migrainous infarct from other stroke types.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Stroke associated with migraine with aura is a recognized complication.
- Migrainous infarct without aura is exceptionally rare and presents diagnostic challenges.
- This case involves a patient with no typical stroke risk factors or comorbidities.
Observation:
- A 21-year-old female presented with acute right-sided hemiplegia and facial drooping.
- Her history included two years of migraine without aura, with the current episode being unusually severe.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed infarct in the left temporoparietal and basal ganglia regions.
Findings:
- The patient experienced a stroke without preceding aura symptoms, atypical for complicated migraine.
- Diagnostic workup revealed an ischemic stroke in a young individual with no identifiable risk factors.
- The infarct location involved the left temporoparietal and basal ganglia areas.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of considering silent ischemic stroke in patients with prolonged headaches and a history of migraine.
- Suggests caution regarding the use of triptans or opioids in such cases.
- Underscores the necessity of excluding other potential causes before diagnosing migrainous infarct.
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