The Journal of the Association of Physicians of Tamil Nadu Issue 2



A Review of Hemiplegia in Young

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Unlock Image Year 2021, Issue 2 August 2021 Pages 34-36
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AUTHORS

Dr. K. Umakanthan1 Dr. D. Sriram2

1 –  Professor, Karpagam Medical College, Coimbatore – 641032
2 –  CRRI Karpagam Medical College, Coimbatore – 641032

HISTORY

Available Online: August 2021

ABSTRACT

A lady of 41 years presented to our hospital with acute onset right-sided hemiplegia of 2 months duration. The MRI confirmed ischemic infarction of the left internal capsule. The rapid plasma reagin (RPR) test for syphilis was positive. There was no recovery of weakness, and the deficit was sane maximum from the onset. The presentation aims to review hemiplegia / Stroke in young and emphasize thinking of various causes & to take quick decisions.

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