title: Pseudoradial Nerve Palsy Caused by Acute Ischemic Stroke.
abstract: Pseudoperipheral palsy has been used to characterize isolated monoparesis secondary to stroke. Isolated hand nerve palsy is a rare presentation for acute cerebral stroke. Our patient presented with clinical features of typical peripheral radial nerve palsy and a normal computed tomography scan of the head, which, without a detailed history and neurological examination, could have been easily misdiagnosed as a peripheral nerve lesion deferring further investigation for a stroke. We stress the importance of including cerebral infarction as a critical differential diagnosis in patients presenting with sensory-motor deficit in an isolated peripheral nerve pattern. A good history and physical exam can differentiate stroke from peripheral neuropathy as the cause of radial nerve palsy.
authors: Temple University/Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA, USA.
authors: Hassan
authors: H
authors: Tahir
authors: Wyne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.
authors: Vistasp
authors: V
authors: Daruwalla
authors: Temple University/Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA, USA.
authors: Jeremy
authors: J
authors: Meisel
authors: Temple University/Conemaugh Memorial Hospital, Johnstown, PA, USA.
authors: Samir E
authors: SE
authors: Kodsi
keywords: pseudoradial nerve palsy; stroke