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Brain Stem Infarctions

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Definition: Infarctions that occur in the BRAIN STEM which is comprised of the MIDBRAIN; PONS; and MEDULLA OBLONGATA. There are several named syndromes characterized by their distinctive clinical manifestations and specific sites of ischemic injury.  DF: BRAINSTEM INFARCT   
See Also Infarction
Examples Lateral Medullary Syndrome
Other names Syndrome, Millard-Gublar; Stroke, Brainstem; Millard Gublar Syndrome; Infarction, Brainstem; Infarction, Brain Stem; Brainstem Infarction; Brain Stem Infarction; Infarctions, Brainstem; Infarctions, Brain Stem; Brainstem Stroke; Brainstem Infarctions; Weber Syndrome; Top of the Basilar Syndrome; Millard-Gublar Syndrome; Foville Syndrome; Claude Syndrome; Benedict Syndrome
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Medial Medullary Syndrome  0   *Brain Stem Infarctions.

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