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Case Studies | Neurology | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024 | Rating: 4.5 / 10
Foix-Chavany-Marie Syndrome Secondary to Unilateral Anterior Opercular Infarct without Pre-Existing Lesion
Dr. Sachin Bangar, Dr. Rajararathinam, Dr. Pooja Badadhe, Dr. Amar Saknure, Dr. Gaurav Shelke
Abstract: Foix-Chavany-Mariesyndrome (FCMS) is a cortical-subcortical pseudobulbar palsycharacterized by voluntary lingual,facial,pharyngeal,and masticatory muscle paralysis with preserved autonomic and involuntary function.We here report a case of FCMS caused by an acute unilateral anterior opercular lesion without a pre-existing lesion in the contralateral opercula.Our case is a rare presentation of FCMS secondary to acute unilateral lesion in the opercula.
Keywords: Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome, pseudobular palsy, opercula
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024,
Pages: 1220 - 1221