Episodic motor posturing and unilateral oval pupil from cryptococcal meningitis
Neurology Asia
;
: 177-178, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Motor posturing in acutely comatose patient is suggestive of an evolving brain herniation. In the presence of a unilateral pupillary abnormality, a metabolic or drug induced coma can be excluded. Neuroimaging studies in such cases will likely reveal underlying mass or acute ventricular obstruction. We recently encountered a patient who presented in stupor with repetitive motor posturing and a transient right oval pupil to light stimulus. Surprisingly, an urgent brain CT revealed only mild global atrophy for age. Further evaluation disclosed cryptococcus meningitis as the underlying cause.
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Neurology Asia
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2018
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