ISSN:
1432-1459
Keywords:
Cheiro-oral syndrome, bilateral
;
Pontine haemorrhage
;
Medial lemniscus
;
Ventral secondary ascending tract of the trigeminal nerve
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary Cheiro-oral syndrome is a peculiar sensory disturbance observed around the corner of the mouth and the palm of the hand on the same side, usually occurring unilaterally. A male patient with bilateral cheiro-oral syndrome following pontine haemorrhage is reported. CT, MRI and neurological findings showed that the syndrome was due to a lesion in the medial lemniscus and ventral secondary ascending tract of the trigeminal nerve on both sides. Although unilateral cheirooral syndrome has been reported with a lesion in the parietal lobe, thalamus or brain stem, a bilateral syndrome could be caused only by a lesion of the brain stem.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00314254
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