Published 1979 | Version v1
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Foix-Chavany syndrome

Creators

  • 1. Santa Chiara Hospital, Trento (Italy). Div. of Neurology

Description

The Foix-Chavany syndrome is a neurological entity characterized by linguo-bucco-facial apraxia almost always caused by disturbed cerebral circulation. Three typical cases of this syndrome are described and the role of the CT scan to obtain a definite diagnosis is emphasized. (orig.)

Abstract (German)

Das Foix-Chavany-Syndrom ist ein neurologisches Syndrom, das gekennzeichnet ist durch linguo-bucco-faciale Apraxie, die fast immer auf eine gestoerte Hirndurchblutung zurueckzufuehren ist. Drei typische Faelle werden beschrieben, und die Bedeutung des CT-Bildes fuer die endgueltige Diagnose wird betont. (orig.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Subtitle (English)
CT study and clinical report of three cases

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
18
Series
Neuroradiology.
Journal Page Range
41-42

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
11508438
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BLOOD CIRCULATION; CEREBRUM; COMPUTERS; DATA PROCESSING; DISTURBANCES; EMBOLI; NERVOUS SYSTEM DISEASES; PATIENTS; TOMOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BRAIN; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DISEASES; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS