[Bilateral pallidal infarction in sleep apnea syndrome].
Patients suffering from sleep apnea syndrome are known to be at higher risk of cardiac and cerebral infarction. In this case report, we describe bilateral pallidal lesions, which are normally seen after sudden asphyxia due to cardiac arrest or carbon monoxide intoxication. Some epidemiological and pathophysiological observations are cited.
Egan
P J
PJ
Neuroradiologische Abteilung, Fachkrankenhaus für Neurologie und Psychiatrie, Christophsbad Göppingen. PJEgan@t-online.de
Becker
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Bundt
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D002544:Cerebral Infarction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology*; D038524:Diffusion Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D005917:Globus Pallidus / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012891:Sleep Apnea Syndromes / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis*