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Hypoglycemic hemiparesis as stroke mimic with...
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Hypoglycemic hemiparesis as stroke mimic with transient splenial lesion and internal capsule involvement: A reversible clinico-radiological concurrence

Abstract

Hypoglycemia presents with a spectrum of neurological manifestations ranging from lightheadedness to confusion and coma. We report here the case of a 61-year-old woman with right hemiparesis presenting within the window period for stroke thrombolysis. MRI brain showed diffusion restriction in posterior limb of left internal capsule and splenium. Patient had documented hypoglycemia of 38 mg/dL. Patient's hemiparesis resolved after glucose …

Authors

Sharma M; Menon B; Manam G

Journal

Journal of Postgraduate Medicine, Vol. 68, No. 2, pp. 109–111

Publisher

Wolters Kluwer

Publication Date

4 2022

DOI

10.4103/jpgm.jpgm_817_21

ISSN

0022-3859