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Clinically probable brainstem stroke presenting primarily as dysphagia and nonvisualized by MRI
1Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland 21287.
Dysphagia
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Acute dysphagia can signal a brainstem stroke, even with normal MRI results. This study highlights that subtle brainstem strokes may present solely with swallowing difficulties, emphasizing clinical suspicion.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Brainstem strokes often present with diverse neurological deficits.
- Acute dysphagia is a common but complex symptom with multiple potential causes.