Persistence of traumatic infantile hemiparesis in an adult - A rare case report
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Date
2023-04
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Educational Society For Excellence
Abstract
Hemiplegia is the physical manifestation of an injury to a specific area of the brain that controls motor function. Hemiplegia may develop suddenly, or evolve over days, weeks or months. Hemiparesis/ hemiplegia is rare in children. It causes significant mortality and morbidity. Infections are an important cause of neurological deficit, in the developing countries. Once the injury has occurred, the symptoms should not worsen. However, because of lack of mobility, other complications can occur. Complications may include muscle and joint stiffness, and shortening of limbs. The term acute infantile hemiplegia denotes certain cases of hemiplegia of sudden onset in children, of a few weeks to 6 or more years of age. The outcome may be fatal; or there may be permanent hemiplegia with mental impairment. There may be slow partial recovery; or rapid and complete recovery. We herewith present a 35 old male, who presented with seizures. 15 years ago he sustained head injury as he fell down from a tree. He was diagnosed with subdural hematoma and was evacuated through craniotomy, after which he developed residual right hemiparesis. The right hemiparesisis was still persisting as residual hemiparesis on right side with shortening of limbs. A diagnosis of Post traumatic Infantile hemiparesis on right side was made.
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Infantile Hemiparesis, Traumatic Infantile Hemiparesis
Citation
Kumar E.A. Ashok, Fathima Shaik Aneesa. Persistence of traumatic infantile hemiparesis in an adult - A rare case report. International Archives of Integrated Medicine. 2023 Apr; 10(4): 46-53