Isolated Monoparesis - A Case Report

Abstract

Isolated monoparesis is a rare symptom in stroke patients. Monoparesis of upper limb is reported in less than 1% of cases .Here we present a case of isolated monoparesis with both diabetes and hypertension, identified at the earliest by DWI and started on antiplatelets, antihypertensive and good glycemic control and weakness improved to the maximum in a duration of one week . Keywords: isolated monoparesis, ischemic stroke, hypertension, diabetes