A lesion to learn: Stroke mimics

Acute ischemic stroke with neurological deficit is a very debilitating condition, especially in younger patients. IV thrombolysis is the only effective treatment available in most of the centers across India. But delay in hospitalization and bleeding complications are major limitations. In addition to that, stroke mimics are another big problem. Correct identification of stroke mimics needs clinical expertise and imaging studies. Multiple studies indicate safety of thrombolysis in stroke mimics. Here, we are reporting a case to highlight this issue.