Symptoms include. [[Figure 1. This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage to the lateral segment of the medulla posterior to the inferior olivary nucleus. Lateral medullary syndrome (also called Wallenberg's syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a disease in which the patient has difficulty with swallowing or speaking or both owing to one or more patches of dead tissue (known as an infarct) caused by interrupted blood supply to parts of the brain.
33 This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage to the lateral segment of the medulla posterior to the inferior olivary nucleus.
Wallenberg syndrome - About the Disease - Genetic and Rare Dise Diagnosis: Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome Basically, it is a rare type of stroke. Overview. Major Subject Heading(s) Minor Subject Heading(s) Adult; WS is typically due to ischemia from a vertebral artery or posterior inferior cerebellar artery infarction. A 45-year-old construction worker presented with acute signs and symptoms of typical LMS. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. Treatment is mainly supportive. Wallenberg syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a lateral medullary. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. We report a case of lateral medullary syndrome (LMS) with extradural origin of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). The syndrome is caused by a variety of diseases that lead to occlusion of the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). It is characterized by sensory defects affecting the same side of the face as the infarct and the opposite side of the trunk as the infarct. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. Lateral medullary syndrome (also called Wallenberg syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a disorder in which the patient has a constellation of neurologic symptoms due to injury to the lateral part of the medulla in the brain, resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis.. Signs and symptoms. Lateral medullary syndrome and lateral pontine syndrome mnemonic. As a result, infarction occurs in a specific area of the brain stem called the dorsolateral medulla oblongata. On this page: Article: Epidemiology. The blood supply to the lateral medulla is the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Patients experience difficulty swallowing and/or speaking. They may This is most commonly due to occlusion of the intracranial portion of the vertebral artery followed by PICA and its branches 1-3 . Lateral medullary syndrome (also called Wallenberg syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a disorder in which the patient has a constellation of neurologic symptoms due to injury to the lateral part of the medulla in the brain, resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis.. Signs and symptoms. Figure 2. Wallenberg Syndrome (aka: lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a neurological disorder with a variety of symptoms associated with posterior circulation ischemic stroke. The most common cause is thromboembolic occlusion of vertebral arteries. Wallenberg syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by occlusion of the posterior-inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). Ontology: Lateral Medullary Syndrome (C0043019) A syndrome caused by an infarct in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery. This video is about lateral and medial medullary syndromes. The lateral medullary syndrome, also known as Wallenberg's syndrome, is the prototype lesion involving the nuclei of cranial nerves IX and X. It may also be referred to by the eponym "Wallenberg's syndrome". External examination showing right ptosis and miosis indicating a right Horner syndrome. 1. It commonly results from occlusion of the PICA or one of its branches. Case Report .
[1]Huvudsymtom r sluddrigt tal och ataktisk (okoordinerad) gng. The clinical syndrome of PICA occlusion (Wallenberg and its various partial forms), a.k.a. the lateral medullary syndrome, is a clinical testament to PICA association with the lateral spinal artery. The medical team may not be aware of the multiple ways that a rare disease can change the quality of life of the patient and family. Wallenberg syndrome (WS) is a clinical brainstem syndrome that is typically due to an ischemic infarction of the lateral medulla, often associated with a vascular lesion of the posterior inferior cerebellar arteries (PICA) and/or vertebral arteries. We present a case of a young woman with Wallenberg syndrome after a vertebral artery dissection. A successful recovery depends on where the stroke happened in the brainstem. Last reviewed 01/2018. 3. The lateral medullary syndrome is one of the most common clinical syndromes of brain stem caused by the decreased blood supply to the lateral medulla. Background: Wallenberg syndrome was first reported by Adolf Wallenberg as arising due to the obstruction of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA), which caused an infarct in the lateral medulla oblongata (MO). The lateral medulla is a part of the brain stem. Wallenbergsyndromet, eller PICA-syndrom, r en symtombild som prglas av vissa neurologiska bortfallssymtom med den gemensamma nmnaren att blodfldet tppts till i arteria cerebellaris posterior inferior (ven kallad PICA, engelsk frkortning) som frsrjer delar av hjrnstammen och lillhjrnan. The infarcted area in Wallenberg syndrome is supplied by the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) usually secondary to atherothrombosis of the vertebral artery (80%), or posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Wallenberg syndrome (WS) is a neurological disorder that is due to damage to the lateral portion of the medulla oblongata (i.e., the lateral medullary syndrome). Cerebellar infarcts only infrequently accompany lateral medullary syndrome, suggesting that most of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery territory is spared, despite the high frequency of vertebral artery occlusion. Lateral medullary syndrome is a stroke in the lateral medulla and is also known as Wallenberg syndrome. In Wallenberg syndrome, the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery become blocked. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome; PICA syndrome; Wallenberg syndrome is a condition that affects the nervous system. Wallenberg syndrome Other Names: Lateral medullary syndrome; PICA syndrome; Posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome; Vertebral artery syndrome; Wallenberg's syndrome Lateral medullary syndrome; PICA syndrome; Posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome; Vertebral artery syndrome; Wallenberg's syndrome The long-term outlook for people with Wallenberg syndrome is fairly positive. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
Wallenberg syndrome, also known as lateral medullary syndrome or posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome, is the most prevalent posterior ischemic stroke syndrome. (T/F?) posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or; vertebral artery; Symptoms . Wallenberg described the first case in 1895. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. It is also commonly known as Wallenberg's syndrome or posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome (PICA). Lateral medullary syndrome, also known as Wallenberg syndrome, is a clinical syndrome caused by an acute ischemic infarct of the lateral medulla oblongata . The syndrome results from infarction of the medulla by vertebral artery thrombosis or dissection that may also produce occlusion of the opening to the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. It covers basics and manifestations of each syndromes in detail. Wallenberg syndrome includes a series of symptoms caused by lesions in medulla oblongata. Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. What is Wallenberg syndrome, also known as lateral medullary syndrome or posterior inferior cerebellar artery ( PICA) syndrome, is the most prevalent posterior ischemic stroke syndrome. extremities. It usually occurs in patients with obstruction of the vertebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or lateral modularly arteries. Medial medullary syndrome, also known as inferior alternating syndrome, hypoglossal alternating hemiplegia, lower alternating hemiplegia, or Dejerine syndrome, is a type of alternating hemiplegia characterized by a set of clinical features resulting from occlusion of the anterior spinal artery.This results in the infarction of medial part of the medulla oblongata. The terms posterior inferior cerebellar artery stroke and lateral medullary syndrome are synonyms. 2. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. The PICA and its branches supply the lateral medulla, the inferior cerebellum, choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle and portions of the remaining cerebellum (shared with the anterior/inferior cerebral artery). Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. Wallenberg described the first case in 1895. This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage to the lateral segment of the medulla posterior to the inferior olivary nucleus. ipsilateral face; contralateral body; Horner's syndrome; ataxia; Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation to body; Ipsilateral loss of pain and temperature sensation to face Prolonged work-related neck extension was reported just prior to the onset of symptoms. Transcript. Lateral Medullary Syndrome Wallenberg syndrome Prof. Ahmed M Badheeb, MD.
After 1901, this disease was called Wallenberg syndrome[2]. Wallenberg syndrome is a rare condition in which an infarction, or stroke, occurs in the lateral medulla. Professor Of Oncology /Internal Med. Wallenberg syndrome is caused most commonly by atherothrombotic occlusion of the vertebral artery, followed most frequently by the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA), and least often, the medullary arteries 7).Hypertension is the commonest risk factor followed by smoking and diabetes. Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome: Secondary to occlusion of the. Wallenberg syndrome causes. , which results from occlusion of either the. Clinical presentation. (PICA) or the vertebral artery. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. Hello friends. Lateral medullary infarctions (lateral medullary syndrome) comprise approximately 2% of ischemic stroke (1). So far there has been no report focusing on VM diagnosed concurrently with Wallenberg syndrome. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. For this reason, it is also referred to as lateral medulla syndrome or PICA syndrome. However, it is most commonly caused due to occlusion of the vertebral artery followed by PICA. Signs and symptoms may include swallowing difficulties, dizziness, hoarseness, nausea and vomiting, nystagmus, and problems with balance. A successful recovery depends on where the stroke happened in the brainstem. WS, also known as lateral medullary syndrome, is the most prevalent posterior ischaemic stroke syndrome. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. The long-term outlook for people with Wallenberg syndrome is fairly positive. infarction. Lateral medullary syndrome is caused by a stroke in the lateral medulla and is also known as Wallenberg syndrome. Wallenberg syndrome or lateral medullary infarction, is associated with the acute onset of vertigo and disequilibrium. There are prominent neuro-ophthalmic findings in a patient with Wallenberg syndrome and is usually caused by compromise of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) leading to infarction. It is characterised by crossed thermoalgic hypoesthesia, ipsilateral cerebellar ataxia, vertigo, bulbar palsy and Horners syndrome. The syndrome is produced by a wedge-shaped infarction of the lateral medulla and inferior surface of the cerebellum. The PICA is the first major branch off the vertebral artery. The disease is synonymously referred to as Wallenberg-Foix syndrome or Viesseaux-Wallenberg. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) occlusion may cause infarction of any part of the vascular territory of the PICA, namely the posterior inferior cerebellum, inferior cerebellar vermis, and lateral medulla. Lateral medullary syndrome is a neurological disorder causing a range of symptoms due to ischemia in the lateral part of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem.The ischemia is a result of a blockage most commonly in the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Introduction. Wallenberg syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a lateral medullary infarction, which results from occlusion of either the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or branches of the vertebral artery. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery is a branch of the basilar artery and supplies lateral parts of the medulla oblongata and parts of the cerebellum with arterial blood. 20% of the ischemic strokes occur in the posterior circulation[3]. Also known as Wallenberg syndrome, PICA syndrome; Caused by occlusion of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) Can also be caused by occlusion of the vertebral artery at the origin of PICA; Clinical Features. Children and adults who have a rare disease and their caregivers are encouraged to talk about their needs with the medical team and to reach out for the support they require. dysphagia; hoarseness; gag reflex; vertigo; pain and temperature sensation of the. posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Wallenberg syndrome is the most prevalent posterior ischemic stroke syndrome. Bilateral medial medullary stroke: A rare stroke syndrome masquerading as myasthenia crisis in a young diabetic lady - Ng Han Sim Benjamin, Teo Hock Gin, Ong Yoke Ling Elora, Wong Kee Yung Kelly, 2022 Lateral medullary syndrome (also known as Wallenberg syndrome, posterior inferior cerebellar artery ( PICA) syndrome, and vertebral artery syndrome) is a neurological constellation of symptoms and signs due to obstruction in vessels supplying the medulla, resulting in brainstem ischemia or infarction. Method: This study was carried out on brain tissue from 2 patients with typical Wallenberg syndrome and 10 autopsy cases without central nervous system disturbances. For this reason, it is also referred to as lateral medullary syndrome or PICA syndrome.
33 This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage to the lateral segment of the medulla posterior to the inferior olivary nucleus.
Wallenberg syndrome - About the Disease - Genetic and Rare Dise Diagnosis: Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome Basically, it is a rare type of stroke. Overview. Major Subject Heading(s) Minor Subject Heading(s) Adult; WS is typically due to ischemia from a vertebral artery or posterior inferior cerebellar artery infarction. A 45-year-old construction worker presented with acute signs and symptoms of typical LMS. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. Treatment is mainly supportive. Wallenberg syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a lateral medullary. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. We report a case of lateral medullary syndrome (LMS) with extradural origin of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). The syndrome is caused by a variety of diseases that lead to occlusion of the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). It is characterized by sensory defects affecting the same side of the face as the infarct and the opposite side of the trunk as the infarct. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. Lateral medullary syndrome (also called Wallenberg syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a disorder in which the patient has a constellation of neurologic symptoms due to injury to the lateral part of the medulla in the brain, resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis.. Signs and symptoms. Lateral medullary syndrome and lateral pontine syndrome mnemonic. As a result, infarction occurs in a specific area of the brain stem called the dorsolateral medulla oblongata. On this page: Article: Epidemiology. The blood supply to the lateral medulla is the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Patients experience difficulty swallowing and/or speaking. They may This is most commonly due to occlusion of the intracranial portion of the vertebral artery followed by PICA and its branches 1-3 . Lateral medullary syndrome (also called Wallenberg syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a disorder in which the patient has a constellation of neurologic symptoms due to injury to the lateral part of the medulla in the brain, resulting in tissue ischemia and necrosis.. Signs and symptoms. Figure 2. Wallenberg Syndrome (aka: lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome) is a neurological disorder with a variety of symptoms associated with posterior circulation ischemic stroke. The most common cause is thromboembolic occlusion of vertebral arteries. Wallenberg syndrome is a group of symptoms caused by occlusion of the posterior-inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). Ontology: Lateral Medullary Syndrome (C0043019) A syndrome caused by an infarct in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery. This video is about lateral and medial medullary syndromes. The lateral medullary syndrome, also known as Wallenberg's syndrome, is the prototype lesion involving the nuclei of cranial nerves IX and X. It may also be referred to by the eponym "Wallenberg's syndrome". External examination showing right ptosis and miosis indicating a right Horner syndrome. 1. It commonly results from occlusion of the PICA or one of its branches. Case Report .
[1]Huvudsymtom r sluddrigt tal och ataktisk (okoordinerad) gng. The clinical syndrome of PICA occlusion (Wallenberg and its various partial forms), a.k.a. the lateral medullary syndrome, is a clinical testament to PICA association with the lateral spinal artery. The medical team may not be aware of the multiple ways that a rare disease can change the quality of life of the patient and family. Wallenberg syndrome (WS) is a clinical brainstem syndrome that is typically due to an ischemic infarction of the lateral medulla, often associated with a vascular lesion of the posterior inferior cerebellar arteries (PICA) and/or vertebral arteries. We present a case of a young woman with Wallenberg syndrome after a vertebral artery dissection. A successful recovery depends on where the stroke happened in the brainstem. Last reviewed 01/2018. 3. The lateral medullary syndrome is one of the most common clinical syndromes of brain stem caused by the decreased blood supply to the lateral medulla. Background: Wallenberg syndrome was first reported by Adolf Wallenberg as arising due to the obstruction of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA), which caused an infarct in the lateral medulla oblongata (MO). The lateral medulla is a part of the brain stem. Wallenbergsyndromet, eller PICA-syndrom, r en symtombild som prglas av vissa neurologiska bortfallssymtom med den gemensamma nmnaren att blodfldet tppts till i arteria cerebellaris posterior inferior (ven kallad PICA, engelsk frkortning) som frsrjer delar av hjrnstammen och lillhjrnan. The infarcted area in Wallenberg syndrome is supplied by the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) usually secondary to atherothrombosis of the vertebral artery (80%), or posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Wallenberg syndrome (WS) is a neurological disorder that is due to damage to the lateral portion of the medulla oblongata (i.e., the lateral medullary syndrome). Cerebellar infarcts only infrequently accompany lateral medullary syndrome, suggesting that most of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery territory is spared, despite the high frequency of vertebral artery occlusion. Lateral medullary syndrome is a stroke in the lateral medulla and is also known as Wallenberg syndrome. In Wallenberg syndrome, the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery become blocked. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome; PICA syndrome; Wallenberg syndrome is a condition that affects the nervous system. Wallenberg syndrome Other Names: Lateral medullary syndrome; PICA syndrome; Posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome; Vertebral artery syndrome; Wallenberg's syndrome Lateral medullary syndrome; PICA syndrome; Posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome; Vertebral artery syndrome; Wallenberg's syndrome The long-term outlook for people with Wallenberg syndrome is fairly positive. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,
Wallenberg syndrome, also known as lateral medullary syndrome or posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome, is the most prevalent posterior ischemic stroke syndrome. (T/F?) posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or; vertebral artery; Symptoms . Wallenberg described the first case in 1895. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. It is also commonly known as Wallenberg's syndrome or posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome (PICA). Lateral medullary syndrome, also known as Wallenberg syndrome, is a clinical syndrome caused by an acute ischemic infarct of the lateral medulla oblongata . The syndrome results from infarction of the medulla by vertebral artery thrombosis or dissection that may also produce occlusion of the opening to the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. It covers basics and manifestations of each syndromes in detail. Wallenberg syndrome includes a series of symptoms caused by lesions in medulla oblongata. Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome and posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. What is Wallenberg syndrome, also known as lateral medullary syndrome or posterior inferior cerebellar artery ( PICA) syndrome, is the most prevalent posterior ischemic stroke syndrome. extremities. It usually occurs in patients with obstruction of the vertebral artery, posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or lateral modularly arteries. Medial medullary syndrome, also known as inferior alternating syndrome, hypoglossal alternating hemiplegia, lower alternating hemiplegia, or Dejerine syndrome, is a type of alternating hemiplegia characterized by a set of clinical features resulting from occlusion of the anterior spinal artery.This results in the infarction of medial part of the medulla oblongata. The terms posterior inferior cerebellar artery stroke and lateral medullary syndrome are synonyms. 2. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. The PICA and its branches supply the lateral medulla, the inferior cerebellum, choroid plexus of the fourth ventricle and portions of the remaining cerebellum (shared with the anterior/inferior cerebral artery). Wallenberg syndrome is also known as lateral medullary syndrome or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome. Wallenberg described the first case in 1895. This neurological disorder is associated with a variety of symptoms that occur as a result of damage to the lateral segment of the medulla posterior to the inferior olivary nucleus. ipsilateral face; contralateral body; Horner's syndrome; ataxia; Contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation to body; Ipsilateral loss of pain and temperature sensation to face Prolonged work-related neck extension was reported just prior to the onset of symptoms. Transcript. Lateral Medullary Syndrome Wallenberg syndrome Prof. Ahmed M Badheeb, MD.
After 1901, this disease was called Wallenberg syndrome[2]. Wallenberg syndrome is a rare condition in which an infarction, or stroke, occurs in the lateral medulla. Professor Of Oncology /Internal Med. Wallenberg syndrome is caused most commonly by atherothrombotic occlusion of the vertebral artery, followed most frequently by the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA), and least often, the medullary arteries 7).Hypertension is the commonest risk factor followed by smoking and diabetes. Lateral medullary (Wallenberg) syndrome: Secondary to occlusion of the. Wallenberg syndrome causes. , which results from occlusion of either the. Clinical presentation. (PICA) or the vertebral artery. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. Hello friends. Lateral medullary infarctions (lateral medullary syndrome) comprise approximately 2% of ischemic stroke (1). So far there has been no report focusing on VM diagnosed concurrently with Wallenberg syndrome. Wallenbergs syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a stroke in the vertebral or posterior inferior cerebellar artery of the brain stem. For this reason, it is also referred to as lateral medulla syndrome or PICA syndrome. However, it is most commonly caused due to occlusion of the vertebral artery followed by PICA. Signs and symptoms may include swallowing difficulties, dizziness, hoarseness, nausea and vomiting, nystagmus, and problems with balance. A successful recovery depends on where the stroke happened in the brainstem. WS, also known as lateral medullary syndrome, is the most prevalent posterior ischaemic stroke syndrome. Symptoms include difficulties with swallowing, hoarseness, dizziness, nausea and vomiting, rapid involuntary movements of the eyes (nystagmus), and problems with balance and gait coordination. The long-term outlook for people with Wallenberg syndrome is fairly positive. infarction. Lateral medullary syndrome is caused by a stroke in the lateral medulla and is also known as Wallenberg syndrome. Wallenberg syndrome or lateral medullary infarction, is associated with the acute onset of vertigo and disequilibrium. There are prominent neuro-ophthalmic findings in a patient with Wallenberg syndrome and is usually caused by compromise of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) leading to infarction. It is characterised by crossed thermoalgic hypoesthesia, ipsilateral cerebellar ataxia, vertigo, bulbar palsy and Horners syndrome. The syndrome is produced by a wedge-shaped infarction of the lateral medulla and inferior surface of the cerebellum. The PICA is the first major branch off the vertebral artery. The disease is synonymously referred to as Wallenberg-Foix syndrome or Viesseaux-Wallenberg. Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) occlusion may cause infarction of any part of the vascular territory of the PICA, namely the posterior inferior cerebellum, inferior cerebellar vermis, and lateral medulla. Lateral medullary syndrome is a neurological disorder causing a range of symptoms due to ischemia in the lateral part of the medulla oblongata in the brainstem.The ischemia is a result of a blockage most commonly in the vertebral artery or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Introduction. Wallenberg syndrome is a neurological condition caused by a lateral medullary infarction, which results from occlusion of either the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or branches of the vertebral artery. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery is a branch of the basilar artery and supplies lateral parts of the medulla oblongata and parts of the cerebellum with arterial blood. 20% of the ischemic strokes occur in the posterior circulation[3]. Also known as Wallenberg syndrome, PICA syndrome; Caused by occlusion of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) Can also be caused by occlusion of the vertebral artery at the origin of PICA; Clinical Features. Children and adults who have a rare disease and their caregivers are encouraged to talk about their needs with the medical team and to reach out for the support they require. dysphagia; hoarseness; gag reflex; vertigo; pain and temperature sensation of the. posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Wallenberg syndrome is the most prevalent posterior ischemic stroke syndrome. Bilateral medial medullary stroke: A rare stroke syndrome masquerading as myasthenia crisis in a young diabetic lady - Ng Han Sim Benjamin, Teo Hock Gin, Ong Yoke Ling Elora, Wong Kee Yung Kelly, 2022 Lateral medullary syndrome (also known as Wallenberg syndrome, posterior inferior cerebellar artery ( PICA) syndrome, and vertebral artery syndrome) is a neurological constellation of symptoms and signs due to obstruction in vessels supplying the medulla, resulting in brainstem ischemia or infarction. Method: This study was carried out on brain tissue from 2 patients with typical Wallenberg syndrome and 10 autopsy cases without central nervous system disturbances. For this reason, it is also referred to as lateral medullary syndrome or PICA syndrome.