Abstract:Introduction and importance:
Lateral medullary syndrome (LMS) is less common form of brainstem stroke. It is the result of occlusion of posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). It is caused by atherosclerosis, thrombosis or emboli from another source.
Case Presentation:
A 60-year-old male patient presented to the emergency department with vertigo, vomiting, slurred speech, hiccups, and right side weakness associated with parasthesia for one day. He had past medical history of uncontrolled hypertension, a… Show more
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