Abstract:The triad of Horner’s syndrome, ataxia and sensory disturbances clinically identifies patients with lateral medullary infarct (LMI). However, dermatomal temperature and pain sensory loss have rarely been reported in patients with LMI. We describe the case of a patient with LMI presenting solely with temperature and pain sensory disorder below the C5 sensory level. Magnetic resonance imaging findings demonstrated a small superficial infarction in the right lateral medulla oblongata, indicating that the sensory … Show more
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