Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Neck: An Unlikely Stroke Mimic

Stroke mimics are noncerebrovascular conditions that present with classical stroke symptoms. They account for up to 30% of stroke presentations in the emergency department (ED). Emergency physicians are faced with a diagnostic dilemma —rapid treatment of stroke, a leading cause or mortality and morbidity in the United States, or ruling out the ever-growing list of conditions that mimic strokes.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research