Acute hypertensive encephalopathy presenting with a partial third nerve palsy: image findings
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Acute hypertensive encephalopathy presenting with a partial third nerve palsy: image findings.
To cite: Ryan JW, McCarthy C, Murphy S, et al. BMJ Case Rep Published online: [please include Day Month Year] doi:10.1136/bcr-2016217520 DESCRIPTION A middle-aged patient presented with partial third nerve palsy with pupillary sparing; the time of onset was unclear. A collateral history revealed that the patient had suffered gradual memory impairment, difficulty performing tasks and word findin...
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عنوان ژورنال: BMJ Case Reports
سال: 2016
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2016-217520