Ann Rehabil Med.  2012 Feb;36(1):141-143. 10.5535/arm.2012.36.1.141.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome Developed after Stroke

• Lee KL
• Shin JI

• KMID: 2266792
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2012.36.1.141

Abstract

Cyclic vomiting syndrome is characterized by recurrent episodes of stereotyped vomiting separated by regular symptom-free periods. We describe a case of cyclic vomiting syndrome developed after stroke, which has not been reported to date. A 69-year-old woman experienced recurrent vomiting following left cerebral infarct. The patient's vomiting pattern was consistent with cyclic vomiting syndrome, and the diagnosis of cyclic vomiting syndrome was established by exclusion of other known disorders which could have resulted in vomiting. She was treated with imipramine hydrochloride and her symptom was well controlled.

Keyword

Cyclic vomiting syndrome; Stroke

MeSH Terms

Aged
Female
Humans
Imipramine
Stroke
Vomiting
Imipramine
Vomiting

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