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Dysarthria--clumsy hand syndrome produced by capsular infarct
Annals of Neurology
|September 1, 1979
Summary
A hypertensive patient experienced stroke symptoms including speech difficulty and hand incoordination. A CT scan revealed a resolving infarction near the internal capsule, explaining the neurological deficits.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroimaging
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- The dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome is a recognized clinical presentation associated with lacunar infarcts.
- Internal capsule lesions can lead to a distinct set of neurological deficits.
- Hypertension is a significant risk factor for cerebrovascular events.