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Delayed‐onset cortical blindness with movement disorders after cardiac arrest: Two new cases with literature review.

Authors :
Sahin, Turgut
Olmez, Busra
Togay Isikay, Canan
Source :
Neurology & Clinical Neuroscience. May2021, Vol. 9 Issue 3, p237-241. 5p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Anoxic brain injury following cardiac arrest causes serious neurological sequela and mortality. Cortical blindness is a known manifestation of anoxic brain injury. However, its delayed‐onset presentation is very rare. Here, we report two patients with an anoxic brain injury who were effectively resuscitated after cardiac arrest, and subsequently developed delayed‐onset cortical blindness and movement disorders. We also provide a literature review of previously reported similar cases. These cases highlight that even in successfully revived patients, anoxic brain injury‐related neurological deficits could appear late in the course and may be permanent in 25% of the cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20494173
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Neurology & Clinical Neuroscience
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
150166058
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/ncn3.12494