| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911912 | Journal of Neurolinguistics | 2013 | 7 Pages |
A 29 year old, right-handed male of African origin was admitted to a primary stroke center hospital for left-sided weakness accompanied by stuttering speech of 48 h duration. Results of magnetic resonance imaging brain scan demonstrated a small acute infarction in the right periventricular corona radiata white matter on diffusion weighted sequences. Thorough evaluation of his speech and language skills revealed mild neurogenic stuttering. His symptoms and diagnostic work-up are presented, with a review of the process of differential diagnosis between neurogenic stuttering and psychogenic stuttering.
► A young man was admitted to hospital for left-sided weakness and stuttering speech. ► Diagnostic work-up revealed a right cerebral infarction, large patent forman ovale, and neurogenic stuttering. ► Differential diagnosis of neurogenic versus psychogenic stuttering is discussed. ► Thorough diagnostic work-up led to appropriate medical management for this patient.
