Abrupt onset of disturbed vigilance, bilateral third nerve palsy and masturbating behaviour: a rare presentation of stroke. Issue 8 (25th July 2007)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mondon, Karl; Bonnaud, Isabelle; Debiais, Séverine; Brunault, Paul; Saudeau, Denis; de Toffol, Bertrand; Autret, Alain
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 24:Issue 8(2007)
• Page Start: 600
• Page End: 601
• Publication Date: 2007-07-25
• Subjects: Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2007.047662
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : The clinical presentation of stroke usually includes sensory–motor impairment, cranial nerve palsies, or cognitive dysfunction. Disorders in behaviour are less frequently seen. The case of a patient with a very disturbing presentation, which included a disturbance in vigilance, bilateral third nerve palsy and masturbating behaviour, is presented. The topography of the lesions and its implications on the deficits observed are discussed.