Wallenberg syndrome is a type of brain stem stroke manifested by imbalance, vertigo, difficulty swallowing, hoarseness of voice, and sensory disturbance.
The syndrome is also known as lateral medullary infarct (LMI) or posterior inferior cerebellar artery syndrome (PICA).
It is caused by blockage in one of the arteries supplying the medulla and cerebellum.
There is a 10% death rate due to complications like aspiration pneumonia, breathing difficulty, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Aim of treatment is to alleviate symptoms, modify underlying risk factors, and prevent complications and future strokes.
Erik Wallenberg died in 1999.
Victor Wallenberg died in 1970.
Victor Wallenberg was born in 1875.
Petter Wallenberg was born in 1977.
Adolf Wallenberg was born in 1862.
Jacob Wallenberg was born in 1956.
Wallenberg Medal was created in 1990.
Marcus Wallenberg was born in 1956.