Journal article
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