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Case Report: Reversible alien hand syndrome caused by cerebral infarction.
Guo-Liang Lin1, Xiao-Qian Yu1, Han-Yu Cai1
1Department of Neurology, Institute of Geriatric Neurology, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, China.
Frontiers in Human Neuroscience
|March 27, 2025
Summary
Alien hand syndrome (AHS), a rare condition often caused by stroke, can be effectively treated. Prompt diagnosis and medication led to complete symptom remission in just 8 days.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Alien hand syndrome (AHS) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by a lack of control over one's own limb.
- Stroke is one of the potential causes of AHS, often leading to diagnostic challenges due to its uncommon presentation.
Observation:
- A case of AHS was presented, stemming from infarction in the corpus callosum following a stroke.
- The patient exhibited symptoms of AHS as the primary manifestation of the cerebrovascular event.
Findings:
- The patient was treated with a combination of aspirin, clopidogrel, atorvastatin, and memantine.
- Complete remission of AHS symptoms was observed within 8 days of initiating treatment.
Implications:
- This case highlights that AHS, even when presenting as a primary post-stroke symptom, is often reversible.
- Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes in cases of post-stroke AHS.
