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Case Studies | Neurology | India | Volume 13 Issue 2, February 2024

Foix-Chavany-Marie Syndrome Secondary to Unilateral Anterior Opercular Infarct without Pre-Existing Lesion

Dr. Sachin Bangar ^[2] | 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