Putaminal hemorrhage presenting as dysarthria-clumsy hand syndrome

Bull Clin Neurosci. 1984:49:1-3.

Abstract

A patient with chronic hypertension presented clinically with the dysarthria--clumsy hand syndrome. A CT scan demonstrated putaminal hemorrhage sparing the internal capsule. This case provides additional evidence that lacunar syndromes may not be due to lacunar infarction. The localization of dysarthria--clumsy hand appears similar to that of ataxic hemiparesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / complications*
  • Dysarthria / etiology*
  • Female
  • Hand
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Movement Disorders / etiology*
  • Putamen / blood supply*
  • Speech Disorders / etiology*
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed