EVIDENCE OF SOMATOTOPIC ORGANIZATION OF THE SENSORY THALAMUS BASED ON INFARCTION IN THE NUCLEUS VENTRALIS POSTERIOR

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作者
COMBARROS, O [1 ]
POLO, JM [1 ]
PASCUAL, J [1 ]
BERCIANO, J [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV SANTANDER,HOSP MARQUES VALDECILLA,SERV NEUROL,FAC MED,SERV NEUROL,E-39008 SANTANDER,SPAIN
关键词
CEREBRAL INFARCTION; HYPESTHESIA; THALAMUS;
D O I
10.1161/01.STR.22.11.1445
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R74 [神经病学与精神病学];
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摘要
Background: This is to describe a restricted sensory syndrome of unique distribution due to thalamic infarct. Case Description: We report a case of pure sensory disturbance involving the left intraoral and perioral regions and the tips of the thumb and forefinger of the left hand. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a small infarct in the contralateral thalamus, presumably affecting the nucleus ventralis posterior. Conclusions: This patient provides an excellent correlation between clinical findings and thalamic representation of body surface as established during stereotactic procedures.
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页码:1445 / 1447
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