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).
There is a 10% death rate due to complications like aspiration pneumonia, breathing difficulty, and cardiac arrhythmias.
Wallenberg syndrome, also known as lateral medullary syndrome, is caused by a blockage of the blood supply to the lateral part of the medulla in the brainstem. This blockage typically occurs from a blood clot or other vascular issue, leading to symptoms such as difficulty swallowing, hoarseness, vertigo, and facial numbness or weakness on one side of the face.
Aim of treatment is to alleviate symptoms, modify underlying risk factors, and prevent complications and future strokes.
Victor Wallenberg was born in 1875.
Victor Wallenberg died in 1970.
Petter Wallenberg was born in 1977.
Adolf Wallenberg was born in 1862.
Erik Wallenberg died in 1999.
Wallenberg Medal was created in 1990.
Jacob Wallenberg was born in 1956.
Marcus Wallenberg was born in 1956.