A 45-year-old woman presents with sudden-onset weakness of the right lower extremity and loss of pain and temperature sensation on the left side of her body below the neck. Vital signs: BP 158/92 mmHg, HR 88, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%. MRI demonstrates an acute infarct in the left medulla. Neurologic exam reveals intact right facial sensation. Which of the following tracts is most likely damaged?

  1. A)Medial longitudinal fasciculus and corticobulbar tract
  2. B)Lateral corticospinal tract and spinal trigeminal nucleus
  3. C)Medial lemniscus and hypoglossal nerve fibers
  4. D)Spinocerebellar tract and vestibulospinal pathway
  5. E)Lateral spinothalamic tract and pyramidal fibersGABARITO

Explicação

This clinical presentation is classic for Wallenberg syndrome (lateral medullary syndrome). The lateral spinothalamic tract carries crossed pain and temperature sensation; damage causes contralateral loss. Pyramidal fiber damage causes ipsilateral weakness. Th... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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