CASE REPORT ON LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME
Poli Bhuvana Sree
, Yapareddygari Sandhya Latha
Ataxia, lateral medullary syndrome, hemiparesis, Posterior inferior cerebellar artery(PICA), Magnetic resonance imaging(MRI), Computed tomography (CT)
Wallenberg syndrome, also known as lateral medullary syndrome, is a relatively uncommon type of brainstem stroke resulting from an acute ischemic event that affects the lateral medulla region. This condition typically arises from the blockage of the intracranial portion of the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. The affected area includes the lateral medulla behind the inferior olivary nucleus and is usually seen in elderly patients with vascular risk factors. Individuals with Wallenberg syndrome present a distinct constellation of clinical symptoms, such as ipsilateral ataxia, Horner's syndrome, vertigo, dysphagia, dysarthria, and contralateral hemiparesis. This report discusses a 53-year-old female patient with Wallenberg syndrome who presented with persistent dizziness, vomiting, and loose stools over the past three to four days, along with a history of cerebrovascular accident (CVA). The clinical assessment suggested lateral medullary syndrome (LMS), and the diagnosis can be established based on clinical findings, which may be further confirmed through brain imaging using CT or MRI. Management typically consists of appropriate symptomatic and supportive treatment. The course of therapy adhered to hospital guidelines and benefited from the attending physician's expertise. Addressing the functional constraints associated with the syndrome proved effective in meeting her essential life needs.
"CASE REPORT ON LATERAL MEDULLARY SYNDROME ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 12, page no.a51-a53, December-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2412007.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 12,
December-2024
Pages : a51-a53
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_300002
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2412007
Downloads: 000347148
Research Area: Humanities All
Country: Rajampet, Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India
DOI: http://doi.one/10.1729/Journal.42638
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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