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. 1977 Sep;40(9):861–864. doi: 10.1136/jnnp.40.9.861

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

Jose L Medina 1,2, Sudhansu Chokroverty 1,2, Frank A Rubino 1,2
PMCID: PMC492858  PMID: 599362

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.

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