Recurrent hypoglycemic hemiparesis and aphasia in an adolescent patient.

Publication/Presentation Date

5-1-2001

Abstract

A 12-year-old diabetic female with right-side hemiparesis and aphasia occurring after a hypoglycemic episode is reported. Her clinical course improved over a 24-hour period, and further investigation revealed only electroencephalographic slowing, which was more prominent on the left. Ten months later, she had a recurrence of the same symptoms, which also resolved rapidly. This potential complication of hypoglycemia is often mistaken for a cerebrovascular accident.

Volume

24

Issue

5

First Page

385

Last Page

386

ISSN

0887-8994

Disciplines

Medicine and Health Sciences | Pediatrics

PubMedID

11516616

Department(s)

Department of Pediatrics

Document Type

Article

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