Prof. M.D. Murat Aksu

A 28-year-old female professional freediver from Antalya presented with recurrent episodes of transient confusion and visual disturbances exclusively during deep dives. Dr. Aksu identified a rare form of pressure-induced cortical spreading depression unrelated to decompression sickness. Treatment involved a tailored regimen of magnesium supplementation and strict dive depth limitations, allowing her to continue her career at modified depths with complete symptom resolution.

A 72-year-old retired calligraphy master presented with progressive loss of fine motor control in his dominant hand, threatening his lifelong craft. Dr. Aksu diagnosed a rare focal dystonia variant and pioneered a combined approach of targeted botulinum toxin injections synchronized with occupational therapy using specialized writing instruments. The patient regained 80% of his precision over nine months and completed his final masterpiece.

An 8-year-old refugee child from Syria presented with unexplained episodic screaming and freezing episodes initially attributed to PTSD. Dr. Aksu identified these as rare gelastic-dacrystic seizures originating from a hypothalamic hamartoma. He coordinated with pediatric neurosurgery for successful laser ablation, with the child becoming seizure-free and showing remarkable psychosocial recovery within his new community.

A 41-year-old Istanbul ferry captain developed sudden-onset geographic disorientation, perfectly navigating open waters but becoming lost in familiar city neighborhoods. Dr. Aksu diagnosed a highly selective form of topographical agnosia from a tiny right parietal infarct. Cognitive rehabilitation using virtual reality simulations of Istanbul's streets restored his land navigation within four months.