Relief of akinetic mutism from obstructive hydrocephalus using bromocriptine and ephedrine. Case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The case of a 20-year-old man with obstructive hydrocephalus who suffered multiple shunt failures and shunt revisions is presented. The patient gradually developed a clinical syndrome of akinetic mutism. This behavioral syndrome failed to respond to shunt revisions, but did improve after the administration of a combination of bromocriptine and ephedrine.
Medical subject headings
- Akinetic Mutism
- Bromocriptine
- Ephedrine
- Hydrocephalus