Unique Presentation of Akinetic Mutism and Coexisting Thyroid Storm Relating to Stroke

Akinetic mutism is described in various clinical presentations but typically is defined as a state wherein the patient appears awake but does not move or speak. It can be divided into two different subtypes; the most common subtypes depend on the lesion location, mesencephalic-diencephalic region, a...

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Main Authors: Mohankumar Kurukumbi, Thao Dang, Najeeb Crossley, Alice Esame, Annapurni Jayam-Trouth
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurological Medicine
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/320565