A 59 year old man is brought to the emergency department after abrupt onset of right arm and leg weakness. Examination shows weakness of the right upper and lower extremities, decreased vibration and proprioception in the right limbs, and deviation of the tongue to the left when protruded. Which vessel is most likely affected?
- A)Anterior inferior cerebellar artery
- B)Superior cerebellar artery
- C)Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
- D)Posterior cerebral artery
- E)Anterior spinal arteryGABARITO
Explicação
Anterior spinal artery is correct. Medial medullary syndrome causes contralateral hemiparesis from corticospinal tract damage, contralateral loss of vibration and proprioception from medial lemniscus injury, and ipsilateral hypoglossal palsy causing tongue dev... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →