Autonomic dysreflexia associated with transient aphasia

Spinal Cord. 2002 Mar;40(3):142-4. doi: 10.1038/sj.sc.3101251.

Abstract

Study design: Case report of autonomic dysreflexia presenting with transient aphasia in a subject with C4 tetraplegia.

Objectives: To report a rare case of autonomic dysreflexia.

Setting: Rehabilitation Service, The Ohio State University, USA.

Case report: A 21-year-old man with a C4 spinal cord injury (ASIA B) developed aphasia associated with autonomic dysreflexia. He was treated with an adrenergic blocking agent.

Conclusion: Autonomic dysreflexia manifested by a transient aphasia and seizures is uncommon.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists / administration & dosage
  • Adult
  • Anticonvulsants / administration & dosage
  • Aphasia / complications*
  • Aphasia / drug therapy
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia / complications*
  • Autonomic Dysreflexia / drug therapy
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Quadriplegia / diagnosis
  • Quadriplegia / rehabilitation
  • Risk Assessment
  • Seizures / complications*
  • Seizures / drug therapy
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / complications*
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Adrenergic beta-Antagonists
  • Anticonvulsants