Disappearance of central pain following iatrogenic stroke.
An exceptional case of long-standing central pain temporarily relieved by a focal stroke in the primary somatosensory area is reported. This case highlights the focal nature of central pain mechanisms and the possible value of selective subparietal leukotomies in the management of central pain.
Canavero
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Pain Relief Unit, Molinette Hospital, Turin, Italy. solara@infinito.it
Bonicalzi
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Lacerenza
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Narcisi
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Garabello
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Marchettini
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Perozzo
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