The use of functional magnetic resonance imaging techniques in the evaluation of patients with disorders of consciousness: a case report
| Autor: | Lidia Kruczykowska, Mariusz Wachowski, Katarzyna Gębska-Kośla, Agata Majos, Andrzej Głąbiński, Magdalena Sabiniewicz, Tomasz Wolak |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
| Předmět: |
Coma
medicine.medical_specialty Resting state fMRI medicine.diagnostic_test Traumatic brain injury business.industry Neuropsychology Minimally conscious state Case Report coma medicine.disease minimally conscious state Physical medicine and rehabilitation Neuroimaging medicine functional MRI medicine.symptom business Functional magnetic resonance imaging Persistent vegetative state |
| Zdroj: | Polish Journal of Radiology |
| ISSN: | 1899-0967 1733-134X |
| Popis: | Purpose The management of patients with disorders of consciousness (DOC) constitutes a challenge for clinicians. Case report We present the case of a 66-year-old man who developed coma with subsequent DOC after a severe traumatic brain injury. Behavioural assessment constitutes the gold standard in the evaluation of patients with DOC. In the case presented herein the neuropsychological findings were ambiguous, and the patient underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to determine whether he was in a vegetative state or minimally conscious state. Three paradigms: passive, active, and resting state fMRI were used to study the brain activity in our patient. Conclusions fMRI provided reliable evidence of preserved minimal consciousness. The neuroimaging techniques used in our patient were vital for his further treatment. |
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