1. Indicate the structures involved by the pathologic process to produce each of the signs and symptoms in this patient.
2. The findings in this case constitute a classic neurologic syndrome. Indicate the location of the neurologic lesion and the name of the syndrome. Lateral medullary syndrome. Lateral medulla, upper 1/2 3. In general, what type of pathologic process do you think is involved in this case? If vascular, indicate the appropriate vessel. Vascular. PICA territory (often Vertebral A.) Pathologic Dx R PICA/Vertebral A. occlusion, causing R lateral medullary syndrome 4. What diagnostic procedure(s) would you undertake at this point? Click here for images. |