All::Neurology::Diseases::Lateral medullary syndrome

Intro

What are the main clinical features of Lateral medullary syndrome?

Cerebellar features

  • ataxia
  • nystagmus

Brainstem features

  • ipsilateral: dysphagia, facial numbness, cranial nerve palsy e.g. Horner's
  • contralateral: limb sensory loss

What is the pathophysiology of Lateral medullary syndrome?

occurs following occlusion of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery

What is non-eponymous name of Wallenberg's syndrome?

Lateral medullary syndrome