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NEUROLOGY 1979;29:377
© 1979 American Academy of Neurology

Pontine infarction manifesting as isolated cranial nerve palsies

C. Bergeron, M.D., N. B. Rewcastle, M.B., Ch.B. and J. C. Richardson, M.D.

Divisions of Neurology and Neuropathology, The University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario.

Isolated ipsilateral fifth, seventh, tenth and twelfth cranial nerve palsies in a 74-year-old woman were shown at autopsy to result from an inferior lateral pontine infarction. The clinical features and pathogenesis of this uncommon lesion are discussed.

Requests for reprints should be addressed to Dr. Rewcastle, Division of Neuropathology, 100 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5G1L5.

Accepted for publication June 6, 1978.




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