Stroke mimic: an interesting case of repetitive conversion disorder
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Stroke mimic: an interesting case of repetitive conversion disorder.
Stroke mimics can account for up to 5% of all acute stroke presentations.They are more frequent in those under 50 years of age, with some estimates of prevalence as high as 21% of acute stroke presentations in this age group. We describe a case of repetitive stroke mimic episodes, the recognised associated precipitants, diagnostic clues and management.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: BMJ Case Reports
سال: 2012
ISSN: 1757-790X
DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007556