Global aphasia without hemiparesis: case report

Symptoms and signs of a stroke indicate which areas of the brain are affected and may also suggest the pathophysiology. We report herein a case of global aphasia without hemiparesis due to embolic infarct. Our case suggests that this situation may be an important sign for embolic cerebral infarction...

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Published in:Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria 2000-09, Vol.58 (3A), p.748-751
Main Authors: da Silva, M T, Cavalcanti, J L, Moreira, D M
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Aphasia - diagnosis
Aphasia - etiology
Brain Ischemia - complications
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Middle Aged
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Summary:Symptoms and signs of a stroke indicate which areas of the brain are affected and may also suggest the pathophysiology. We report herein a case of global aphasia without hemiparesis due to embolic infarct. Our case suggests that this situation may be an important sign for embolic cerebral infarction, as reported in literature.
ISSN:0004-282X
DOI:10.1590/S0004-282X2000000400025