J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
1990 May;19(5):715-719.
Mutism after Posterior Fossa Tumor Surgery in a Child: Case Report
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea.
- 2Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Gyeongsang National University, Chinju, Korea.
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.
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