Dizziness: Concurrence of stroke and vestibular schwannoma, A case report


Aykan S. A., ALEMDAROĞLU E., UÇAN H.

Gulhane Medical Journal, cilt.60, sa.4, ss.151-152, 2018 (Scopus, TRDizin)

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 60 Sayı: 4
  • Basım Tarihi: 2018
  • Doi Numarası: 10.26657/gulhane.00041
  • Dergi Adı: Gulhane Medical Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.151-152
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Dizziness, Schwannoma, Stroke, Vertigo
  • Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Dizziness can be seen in 20% of cerebrovascular disorders. We present a case of a 67 years old, right-handed woman with a history of right-stroke with residual left-sided deficits who presented to our hospital seeking further rehabilitation. After admission, she complained of sudden onset dizziness. It was worsening while walking she had a feeling of moving around. Neurological examination was stable. Berg Balance Score was 41/50. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a previously undiagnosed vestibular schwannoma. Since similar symptoms may be seen in patients with stroke or vestibular schwannoma, a complete physical examination with necessary tests should be done in patients presenting with dizziness after a stroke.