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Wernekink Comissure Syndrome: a rare midbrain syndrome secondary to stroke
Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
  • Alper I. Dai, Gaziantep University
  • Mohammad Wasay, Aga Khan University
Publication Date
6-1-2006
Document Type
Article
Abstract

Wernekink commissure involves the decussation of superior cerebellar peduncle (SCP) in midbrain. We report an elderly hypertensive, diabetic man who developed slurred speech, ataxia, and internuclear ophthalmoplegia. MRI examination revealed an unusual ischemic stroke involving Wernekink commissure. This rare stroke pattern involving decussation of SCP occurs in the setting of small arterial disease. The association between the anatomic location of the stroke and clinical findings is noteworthy.

Citation Information
Alper I. Dai and Mohammad Wasay. "Wernekink Comissure Syndrome: a rare midbrain syndrome secondary to stroke" Journal of Pakistan Medical Association Vol. 56 Iss. 6 (2006) p. 289 - 290
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/mohammad_wasay/27/