In addition, atrophy of the thalamencephalon which presents close connection with the motor-sensory cortex of the brain may occur secondary to the unilateral cerebral cortical infarction.

• 一侧大脑皮层运动感觉区梗塞后，与皮层运动区有密切纤维联系的丘脑可发生继发性萎缩。