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Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy)

Synonyms of Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy)

Central Pain Syndrome
Central Post-Stroke Syndrome
Dejerine-Roussy Syndrome
Posterior Thalamic Syndrome
Retrolenticular Syndrome
Thalamic Hyperesthetic Anesthesia
Thalamic Pain Syndrome

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine-Roussy) is a rare neurological disorder in which the body becomes hypersensitive to pain as a result of damage to the thalamus, a part of the brain that affects sensation. The thalamus has been described as the brain?s sensory relay station. Primary symptoms are pain and loss of sensation, usually in the face, arms, and/or legs.

Pain or discomfort may be felt after being mildly touched or even in the absence of a stimulus. The pain associated with thalamic syndrome may be made worse by exposure to heat or cold and by emotional distress. Sometimes, this may include even such emotions as those brought on by listening to music.
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Organizations related to Thalamic Syndrome (Dejerine Roussy)

MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: [email protected]
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/

For a Complete Report

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