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Bilateral thalamic infarcts presenting as acute pseudobulbar palsy
D Karacostas1, N Artemis, S Giannopoulos
1B Dept. of Neurology, Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki, Greece.
Functional Neurology
|September 1, 1994
Summary
This study reports a rare case of acute pseudobulbar palsy caused by bilateral thalamic infarcts in a young woman. This finding highlights a potential neurological manifestation of specific thalamic strokes.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Acute pseudobulbar palsy (APP) is a rare neurological condition characterized by sudden onset of emotional lability and motor deficits.
- While various causes exist, thalamic infarcts are not typically associated with APP.