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Although it has many similarities to [[medial medullary syndrome]], because it is located higher up the [[brainstem]] in the [[pons]], it also involves the [[facial nerve]]. |
Although it has many similarities to [[medial medullary syndrome]], because it is located higher up the [[brainstem]] in the [[pons]], it also involves the [[facial nerve]]. |
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Medial pontine syndrome results from occlusion of paramedian branches of the basilar artery. |
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Revision as of 22:19, 9 July 2008
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Specialty | Neurology ![]() |
Medial pontine syndrome is a condition associated with a contralateral hemiplegia.
Although it has many similarities to medial medullary syndrome, because it is located higher up the brainstem in the pons, it also involves the facial nerve.
Medial pontine syndrome results from occlusion of paramedian branches of the basilar artery.