Ataxic-Hemiparesis, Localization and Clinical Features 363

HUANG, C. Y. M.MED. F.R.A.C.P.
LUI, F. S. M.B. B.S. M.R.C.P.

From the Department of Medicine, University of Hong Kong. Address correspondence to: C. Y. Huang, M.Med., F.R.A.C.P, University Department of Medicine, Queen Mary Hospital, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong.

Received June 22, 1983; revision #1 accepted September 19, 1983.

Stroke 15(2):p 363-366, March-April 1984.

SUMMARY

Five additional cases of ataxic-hemiparesis are reported. In 3 cases, computed tomography showed an area of decreased attenuation in the posterior limb of the internal capsule, and in 1 case, 2 areas of attenuation in the corona radiata. A review of previously reported cases suggest that brainstem ataxic- hemiparesis may be separated from supratentorial forms of ataxic-hemiparesis by the presence of nystag- mus, dysarthria, cranial neuropathy, and the absence of sensory abnormality. Stroke Vol 15, No 2, 1984