The Stroke that Struck Back: An Unusual Alien Hand Presentation

Andrew R. Spector; William D. Freeman; William P. Cheshire

doi:10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2008.08.003

The Stroke that Struck Back: An Unusual Alien Hand Presentation

Andrew R. Spector, William D. Freeman, William P. Cheshire

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Abstract

Alien hand syndrome is a rare condition that can result from neurodegenerative disorders, tumors, or strokes. We encountered an acute presentation of alien hand syndrome from a right parietal ischemic stroke. The condition was not recognized by the emergency department, delaying diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Early recognition of unusual manifestations of stroke, such as an acute alien hand syndrome, can lead to timely diagnosis and therapy.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	72-73
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2008.08.003
State	Published - Jan 2009

Keywords

Alien hand syndrome
anterior circulation
brain infarction
parietal lobe
somatosensory cortex

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Rehabilitation
Clinical Neurology
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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