Kernohan-Woltman Notch Phenomenon Case Report
Arq. bras. neurocir
;
38(1): 56-59, 15/03/2019.
Article
in English
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ABSTRACT
The Kernohan-Woltman notch phenomenon is a paradoxical neurological manifestation consisting of a motor deficit ipsilateral to a primary brain injury. It has been observed in patients with brain tumors and with supratentorial hematomas. It is considered a false localizing neurological sign. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan has been the test of choice. The recognition of this phenomenon is important to prevent a surgical procedure on the opposite side of the lesion. The present case report describes a case of chronic subdural hematoma with a probable finding of the Kernohan-Woltman phenomenon, and it discusses its pathophysiology, imaging findings, treatment, and prognosis.
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Main subject:
Paresis
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Hematoma, Subdural, Chronic
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Cerebral Peduncle
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Arq. bras. neurocir
Journal subject:
Cirurgia
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Neurosurgery
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital de Urgência de Sergipe/BR
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