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

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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

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What is the pathophysiology of Lateral medullary syndrome?

occurs following occlusion of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery

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

Lateral medullary syndrome

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