Reversible splenial lesion syndrome in neuroleptic malignant syndrome
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Reversible splenial lesion syndrome in neuroleptic malignant syndrome
BACKGROUND Reversible focal lesions in the splenium of the corpus callosum (SCC) or reversible splenial lesion syndrome are rare and little is known about their pathophysiology. CASE SUMMARY The authors describe a case of a 65-year-old female who presented with fever, abnormal behaviour and mild hypernatremia. She was on neuropsychiatric treatment for bipolar disorder but denied any history o...
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عنوان ژورنال: Biomedical Imaging and Intervention Journal
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1823-5530
DOI: 10.2349/biij.5.4.e24