Balint’s Syndrome—Missed or Mistaken?
April 2002
in “
The American Journal of Medicine
”
TLDR The document concludes that early diagnosis of Balint's syndrome is crucial for effective treatment and that understanding drug interactions, like between ritonavir and statins, is important for patient care.
The document detailed a case of Balint's syndrome in a 78-year-old woman who developed visual disturbances and difficulties with object tracking and spatial awareness after a minor head injury. Her symptoms, which included simultanagnosia, optic ataxia, and ocular apraxia, led to the diagnosis, supported by MRI findings of bilateral infarctions in the parieto-occipital regions. The case highlighted the necessity for early diagnosis and recognition of the various causes of Balint's syndrome to provide proper treatment and rehabilitation. Additionally, the document touched upon the interaction between ritonavir, an HIV-1 protease inhibitor, and statins, which is significant for managing hyperlipidemia in HIV-positive patients.
