Globus Pallidus Lesions Associated with High Mountain Climbing
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 861-863, 2002.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Acute mountain sickness (AMS) occurs commonly in hikers who are rapidly exposed to high altitude environments. Despite the numerous reports of AMS, few studies have reported pallidal lesions associated with altitude sickness. A previously healthy 49-yr-old Korean patient, after ascent to 4,700 m, suffered symptoms consistent with AMS. After returning home, the patient showed changes in personality characterized by abulia, indifference, and indecisiveness. T2 weighted brain magnetic resonance imaging showed high signal lesions involving bilateral globus pallidus. Our case suggests that globus pallidus injury should be included in the differential diagnosis of patients with personality or cognitive change after recovery from AMS.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Behavior
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Brain
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Brain Damage, Chronic
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Environment
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Altitude
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Altitude Sickness
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Globus Pallidus
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Mountaineering
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Year:
2002
Type:
Article
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