Case Report
Year: 2021 | Month: March | Volume: 11 | Issue: 3 | Pages: 142-144
A Case Report on Wallenberg’s Syndrome
Sherin Mary Philip1, Joji Johnson2, Litha Johnson3
1Clinical Pharmacist, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Ltd., Avinashi Road, Coimbatore – 641014.
2Clinical Pharmacist, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Ltd., Avinashi Road, Coimbatore – 641014.
3Clinical Pharmacist, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital Ltd., Avinashi Road, Coimbatore – 641014.
Corresponding Author: Sherin Mary Philip
ABSTRACT
The Wallenberg Syndrome (WS) is an uncommon form of stroke that occurs due to occlusion of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or one of its branches and thus causing an infarction or stroke in the lateral medulla of the brain stem. The syndrome can also occur due to occlusion of the vertebral artery, the superior, middle, or inferior medullary vessels. It is usually seen in elderly patients with vascular risk factors. The common presentation of this condition ranges from balance problems, leaning towards one side, numbness on one side of the face and body, drooping of eyes, hoarseness, trouble `swallowing, dizziness. The diagnosis can be done clinically and may be confirmed by imaging with CT/MRI of the brain. It is usually managed with appropriate symptomatic management and supportive treatment.
Key words: Wallenberg’s syndrome (WS). Posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). Computed tomography (CT). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).