MCQ Neurology Answer 1

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Correct answer: E

EXPLANATION

The PICA supplies blood to the lateral portion of the medulla, which includes the inferior cerebellar peduncle, vestibular nuclei, descending sympathetic and trigerninal tracts, spinothalamic tracts and the nucleus ambiguous and solitary tract and nucleus. Lateral medullary infarction produces Wallenberg's syndrome of ipsilateral limb and gait ataxia, dizziness, nystagmus, loss of pain and temperature sensation on the face with loss of corneal reflex, Horner's syndrome, hoarseness and palatal weakness with loss of taste and contralateral loss of pain and temperature sensation on the body.


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