Deep brain stimulator

Case contributed by Dominic Kite , 14 May 2021
Diagnosis not applicable
Changed by Henry Knipe, 20 May 2021

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Deep Brain Stimulator (for dystonia)brain stimulator
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This is an uncomplicated deep brain stimulator as stated by the clinical history foron a previous radiology examination (secondary source of proof).

  • -<p>This is an uncomplicated deep brain stimulator as stated by the clinical history for a previous radiology examination (secondary source of proof).</p>
  • +<p>This is an uncomplicated deep brain stimulator as stated by the clinical history on a previous radiology examination.</p>

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Deep Brain Stimulator (for dystonia)
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  • An uncomplicated deep brain stimulator is sited in the left globus pallidus for dystonia.

  • Otherwise, this is a normal study. No gross intracranial haemorrhage. No large space-occupying lesion or brain oedema. No loss of grey-white differentiation in the visible areas. No hydrocephalus. The skull is unremarkable and the mastoid air spaces are clear.

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