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brainstem infarction

Clinical manifestations: - fatigue - sleep-disordered breathing ater brainstem infarction is common - may not present with symptoms of snoring - may be central sleep apnea Special laboratory: - polysomnography [2] Complications: - sleep-disordered breathing, sleep apnea [2]

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brainstem

Specific

lateral pontine syndrome; Marie-Foix Syndrome medial medullary syndrome; inferior alternating syndrome; hypoglossal alternating hemiplegia; Dejerine syndrome superior cerebellar artery syndrome Wallenberg's syndrome; lateral medullary syndrome/infarction

General

stroke; cerebrovascular accident (CVA)

References

  1. Geriatric Review Syllabus, 7th edition Parada JT et al (eds) American Geriatrics Society, 2010
  2. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 19. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2021