A RARE PRESENTATION OF CEREBROVASCULAR INSUFFICIENCY
Journal Title: Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 4, Issue 13
Abstract
Locked in syndrome refers to a neurological condition associated with infarction of the ventral pons. The syndrome is manifested by quadriplegia, lower cranial nerve paralysis and mutism with preservation of only vertical gaze and upper eyelid movement. The aetiology is multifactorial, with the lesion usually in the ventral pons. The "locked-in" patient is literally locked inside his body, aware of his environment but with a severely limited ability to interact with it. We present this case report to highlight and create awareness about this clinical entity. [b]CONCLUSION[/b]: Locked in state is one of the important differential diagnosis for vegetative state. It is relatively rare and is important to recognise the same as the prognosis for the patient is poor.
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Chikkalingaiah , Dhivya P, Keshava H
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