RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Basal ganglion stroke presenting as subtle behavioural change JF Emergency Medicine Journal JO Emerg Med J FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd and the British Association for Accident & Emergency Medicine SP 459 OP 459 DO 10.1136/emj.2008.057968 VO 25 IS 7 A1 S J Wagner A1 T Begaz YR 2008 UL http://emj.bmj.com/content/25/7/459.abstract AB Cerebral infarctions can have many presentations ranging from hemiparesis to subtle behavioural changes. A case is presented in which the only sign of a left basal ganglion infarct was isolated abulia. This case highlights the importance of a thorough evaluation in cases of acute unexplained changes in behaviour.