VIESEAUX WALLENBERG SYNDROME
\vˈiːsə͡ʊ wˈɒlənbˌɜːɡ sˈɪndɹə͡ʊm], \vˈiːsəʊ wˈɒlənbˌɜːɡ sˈɪndɹəʊm], \v_ˈiː_s_əʊ w_ˈɒ_l_ə_n_b_ˌɜː_ɡ s_ˈɪ_n_d_ɹ_əʊ_m]\
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Infarction of the dorsolateral aspect of the medulla due to occlusion of the vertebral artery and/or the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. Clinical manifestations vary with the size of infarction, but may include loss of pain and temperature sensation in the ipsilateral face and contralateral body below the chin; ipsilateral HORNER SYNDROME; ipsilateral ATAXIA; DYSARTHRIA; VERTIGO; nausea, hiccup; dysphagia; and VOCAL CORD PARALYSIS. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p801)
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