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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Main Authors: Cárdenas Rodríguez, Marco Antonio, Castillo Torres, Sergio Andrés, Chávez Luévanos, Beatriz Eugenia, De León Flores, Laura
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2020
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Online Access:http://eprints.uanl.mx/28327/1/28327.pdf
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Summary: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.