Wallenberg Syndrome(2)

57 year old male presents with acute onset of loss of balance. When pressed, he admits to preferentially falling to the left side. Also complains of dizziness, nausea and vomiting. Physical exam reveals decreased pain and temperature sensation on the right side of the body, as well as ptosis and miosis involving the left eye.

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Question Text

Occlusion of which vessel is most likely to result in this
patient's syndrome?
 

Answers
 Answer: Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Vertebral Artery 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery 
Correct Answer? 
No
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 Answer: Lateral Medullary Artery 
Correct Answer? 
Yes
 
Case Study Link: Wallenberg Syndrome   

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