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. 1992 Mar;85(3):142–146.

High resolution SPECT, small deep infarcts and diaschisis.

J V Bowler 1, D C Costa 1, B E Jones 1, T J Steiner 1, J P Wade 1
PMCID: PMC1294814  PMID: 1556715

Abstract

Eighteen cases of lacunar infarction are presented. Six of these cases had a purely motor clinical deficit. All the cases were studied by serial high resolution SPECT (single photon emission computerized tomography) using 99Tcm HMPAO. The degree and extent of the changes in cerebral perfusion consistent with diaschisis were noted and these compared with the severity of the clinical deficit at presentation and over time. No significant correlation between diaschisis and the clinical state was found at any stage. The nature, aetiology and importance of diaschisis are discussed and it is suggested that caution should be exercised in attributing clinical features to diaschisis simply because it may be present.

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