A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations
Abstract Limb disorders and slurred speech are common clinical symptoms associated with acute ischemic stroke. Although urinary incontinence is a known symptom in many cases of acute ischemic stroke, the simultaneous impairment of both bowel and bladder function is relatively rare. The occurrence of...
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| description | Abstract Limb disorders and slurred speech are common clinical symptoms associated with acute ischemic stroke. Although urinary incontinence is a known symptom in many cases of acute ischemic stroke, the simultaneous impairment of both bowel and bladder function is relatively rare. The occurrence of fecal and urinary incontinence as the primary clinical manifestation in minor acute ischemic stroke is especially uncommon. In this study, we present the case of a 67-year-old male patient who experienced a minor acute ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia region, notably presenting with both fecal and urinary incontinence. We also review the relevant literature to explore the potential causes behind this unusual presentation. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-6e77e2cf60874492857d8acffd5601a72025-01-19T12:28:07ZengBMCBMC Neurology1471-23772025-01-012511510.1186/s12883-025-04028-4A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestationsHoude Li0Jiaxin Dai1Department of Neurology, The Nuclear Industry 417 HospitalDepartment of General Internal Medicine, The Nuclear Industry 417 HospitalAbstract Limb disorders and slurred speech are common clinical symptoms associated with acute ischemic stroke. Although urinary incontinence is a known symptom in many cases of acute ischemic stroke, the simultaneous impairment of both bowel and bladder function is relatively rare. The occurrence of fecal and urinary incontinence as the primary clinical manifestation in minor acute ischemic stroke is especially uncommon. In this study, we present the case of a 67-year-old male patient who experienced a minor acute ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia region, notably presenting with both fecal and urinary incontinence. We also review the relevant literature to explore the potential causes behind this unusual presentation.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-025-04028-4Acute ischemic strokeFecal and urinary incontinenceNeurological impairment |
| spellingShingle | Houde Li Jiaxin Dai A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations BMC Neurology Acute ischemic stroke Fecal and urinary incontinence Neurological impairment |
| title | A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations |
| title_full | A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations |
| title_fullStr | A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations |
| title_full_unstemmed | A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations |
| title_short | A case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations |
| title_sort | case of ischemic stroke in the basal ganglia presenting with fecal and urinary incontinence as initial clinical manifestations |
| topic | Acute ischemic stroke Fecal and urinary incontinence Neurological impairment |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12883-025-04028-4 |
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