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Aphonia induced by simultaneous bilateral ischemic infarctions of the putamen nuclei: a case report and review of the literature

Authors: Vladimir V Senatorov, Shirish Satpute, Katherine Perry, David M Kaylie, John W Cole

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

Introduction

Isolated aphonia induced by acute stroke is a rare phenomenon with only a few cases reported in the literature.

Case presentation

We report an unusual case of a 44-year-old African-American man with a history of hypertension, smoking and cocaine use who developed acute aphonia secondary to simultaneous ischemic infarctions of the bilateral putamen nuclei.

Conclusion

We describe the clinical presentation of acute aphonia induced by bilateral putamen nuclei ischemic infarctions, correlating clinical symptoms with injury localization. We further highlight the anatomic and functional organization of the neural pathways involved.

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Title: Aphonia induced by simultaneous bilateral ischemic infarctions of the putamen nuclei: a case report and review of the literature
Authors: Vladimir V Senatorov
Shirish Satpute
Katherine Perry
David M Kaylie
John W Cole
Publication date: 01-12-2013
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2013
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-7-83

At a glance: The STEP trials

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Aphonia induced by simultaneous bilateral ischemic infarctions of the putamen nuclei: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusion

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