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Middle cerebral occlusion in young children

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Two cases of acute hemiplegia of apparently obscure aetiology showing middle cerebral artery occlusio, flat presented. Arteritis is suggested as a cause of occlusion. The literature is discussed.

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  1. Department of Paediatrics, Neurosurgery and Radiology, K.G’S. Medical College, Lucknow

    G. K. Malik, P. N. Saksena, I. Wakhlu, D. K. Chhabra & M. Mathur

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Malik, G.K., Saksena, P.N., Wakhlu, I. et al. Middle cerebral occlusion in young children. Indian J Pediatr 45, 274–276 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02749215

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