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"Fou rire prodromique" heralding a brainstem stroke
1Department of Neurology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, KLE Society's Hospital, Belgaum, Karnataka State, India.
Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry
|February 1, 1993
Summary
Pathological laughter preceded a brainstem stroke, causing a locked-in state in a patient. This rare symptom, known as "fou rire prodromique," was linked to a bilateral pontine infarct shown on MRI.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Pathological laughter is a rare neurological symptom.
- It can sometimes precede acute neurological events.
- Understanding its prodromal significance is crucial for early diagnosis.