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Syndrome of agitated delirium and visual impairment: a manifestation of medial temporo-occipital infarction

Year: 1977

Type: article

Abstract: Three patients presented with sudden visual impairment followed by agitated delirium one to three days later. Examination revealed marked agitation, dementia, and loss of vision. Computerised axial tomography demonstrated temporo-occipital infarctions. All recovered from the agitated state in four days to two months, but their visual impairment and dementia persisted one to four years later.

Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.40.9.861

Authors: J. L. Medina, S. Chokroverty, F. A. Rubino

Institutions: Loyola University Chicago, Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital, Loyola Medicine

Language: English

Topic: Acute Ischemic Stroke Management

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W2017126960