Eight-and-a-half syndrome: video evidence and updated literature review
The eight-and-a-half syndrome (EHS)—defined by the combination of a seventh cranial nerve palsy and an ipsilateral one-and-a-half syndrome—is a rare brainstem syndrome, which localises to the caudal tegmental region of the pons. We present a case of the EHS secondary to an inflammatory lesion on a...
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| Formato: | Artículo |
| Lenguaje: | inglés |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2020
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| Acceso en línea: | http://eprints.uanl.mx/28327/1/28327.pdf |
| Sumario: | The eight-and-a-half syndrome (EHS)—defined by the combination of a seventh cranial nerve palsy and an ipsilateral one-and-a-half syndrome—is
a rare brainstem syndrome, which localises to the caudal tegmental region of the pons. We present a case of the EHS secondary to an inflammatory lesion on a previously healthy 26-year-old woman, with a literature review emphasising the relevance of aetiological assessment. |
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