Hemiplegia as a manifestation of acute mountain sickness.

Sharma, A; Sharma, P D; Malhotra, H S; Kaul, J; Pal, L S; Das Gupta, D J

Sharma, A; Sharma, P D; Malhotra, H S; Kaul, J; Pal, L S; Das Gupta, D J.

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-93302

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A young mountaineer who developed right sided hemiplegia with aphasia at high altitude is reported. This is an uncommon nervous system manifestation in acute mountain sickness.

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Acute Disease; Adult; Altitude Sickness/complications; Aphasia/etiology; Hemiplegia/etiology; Humans; Male

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Aphasia / Humans / Male / Acute Disease / Adult / Altitude Sickness / Hemiplegia Language: English Year: 1990 Type: Article

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