Locked in syndrome (LIS): causes

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Locked in syndrome (LIS): causes. Basilar artery occlusion, Hypotensive, Hypoxic events. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Brainstem stroke

  • Basilar artery occlusion
  • Hypotensive
  • Hypoxic events

Pontine haemorrhage

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Trauma

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Metabolic

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Infections

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Other neurological disorders

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Iatrogenic

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References

  1. Smith E, Delargy M. Locked-in syndrome. BMJ 2005; 330:406-409.
  2. Schnetzer L, McCoy M, Bergmann J, Kunz A, Leis S, Trinka E. Locked-in syndrome revisited. Ther Adv Neurol Disord 2023; 16:17562864231160873.

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