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Cheiro-Oral (COS) Syndrome, a rare neurologic condition, causes sensory disturbances in the mouth and hand, often due to thalamic stroke. Early recognition in emergency departments is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

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Neurology
Emergency Medicine

Background:

Cheiro-Oral (COS) Syndrome is a rare neurologic condition.
It presents with sensory disturbances affecting the peri-oral area and upper extremity, typically the hand.

Observation:

The contralateral thalamus is the most commonly implicated brain region.
Causes include ischemic/hemorrhagic strokes, tumors, hematomas, aneurysms, and infections.

Findings:

The unusual symptom presentation can lead to misdiagnosis and delayed workup.
This condition is rarely reported in emergency medicine literature despite likely emergency department presentation.

Implications:

Accurate and timely diagnosis of COS in the emergency department is essential.
Increased awareness can improve patient outcomes for this rare neurologic syndrome.