Author:
Acquaah Jason,Ferdinand Phillip,Roffe Christine
Abstract
Rare causes of stroke-like presentations can be difficult to diagnose. We report a case of a man in his 40s who first presented with stroke symptoms, but whose clinical course was not typical for a stroke. A detailed investigation of the patient’s medical history revealed bilateral sensorineural hearing loss which prompted a wider diagnostic assessment.Furthermore, lack of vascular risk factors and a normal angiogram strengthened our suspicion of an unusual underlying condition. Raised lactic acid levels and genetic analysis confirmed a diagnosis of mitochondrial encephalomyopathy, lactic acidosis and stroke-like episodes syndrome.
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