A hidden mesencephalic variant of central pain

ConclusionPostero ‐lateral midbrain lesions should be added to potential causes of CPSP. Because pain and spinothalamic deficits may be the only clinical sign, and because small lateral midbrain lesions may be difficult to trail with MRI, mesencephalic CPSP can be misdiagnosed as malingering or psychogenic pain for years.

Source: European Journal of Pain - May 17, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: P. Convers, C. Creac ’h, A. Beschet, B. Laurent, L. Garcia‐Larrea, R. Peyron Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research