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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 1990;19(5): 715-719. |
Mutism after Posterior Fossa Tumor Surgery in a Child: Case Report. |
Hyung Jin Shin, Yong Gyu Park, Jong Woo Han, Choong Kun Ha |
1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea. 2Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea. |
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ABSTRACT |
The authors experienced a case of mutism developed after the posterior fossa tumor surgery in a child. Mutism is a symptom mainly developed by supratentorial lesion in organic form. The possible pathogenesis of mutism after posterior fossa tumor surgery is discussed with a review of 18 additional previously reported cases. |
Key Words:
Mutism; Posterior fossa tumor; Child |
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