Globus Pallidus Lesions Associated with High Mountain Climbing
Journal of Korean Medical Science
;
: 861-863, 2002.
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em Inglês
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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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Assunto principal:
Comportamento
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Encéfalo
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Dano Encefálico Crônico
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Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Meio Ambiente
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Altitude
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Doença da Altitude
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Globo Pálido
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Montanhismo
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Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Korean Medical Science
Ano de publicação:
2002
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