Posterior Circulation Stroke –presenting as Psychotic disorder

The prevalence of posterior circulation stroke is less reported compared to anterior circulation stroke, accounting for one fourth of all ischemic strokes. It commonly presents with neurological deficits like visual deficits, vertigo and sensory-motor deficits rather than merely psychiatric symptoms...

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Main Authors: Dilshana Nafisa, K Priya Nayak, Safeekh A T
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Psychiatric Society (Kerala State Branch 2019-10-01
Series:Kerala Journal of Psychiatry
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Online Access:http://kjponline.com/index.php/kjp/article/view/162/237
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Summary:The prevalence of posterior circulation stroke is less reported compared to anterior circulation stroke, accounting for one fourth of all ischemic strokes. It commonly presents with neurological deficits like visual deficits, vertigo and sensory-motor deficits rather than merely psychiatric symptoms. Nonetheless, there could be comorbid psychiatric symptoms associated with it. A rare presentation of posterior circulation stroke presenting with psychosis as a primary symptom without any neurological deficit is discussed.
ISSN:0377-0699
2395-1486