3186 Unexpected lower facial weakness in the lateral medullary syndrome – probable role of aberrant corticobulbar fibres
were consistently negative.Treatment included aspirin and the patient made minor recovery with persisting neurological deficits.Conclusion This case demonstrates a rare stroke presentation.Upon CCE identification, undertaking a rigorous search for an embolisation source is critical to prevent recurrence.Further studies addressing CCE management are required, especially comparing thrombolysis to mechanical thrombectomy.
Authors
- Niroshan Jeyakumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9637-8013)
- Andrew Martin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9275-2581)
- C Coppin
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospital (AU)
- Westmead Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Published
- 2024-08-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjno-2024-anzan.146
- Primary Topic
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00