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Benedikt syndrome

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Benedikt syndrome
Other namesParamedian midbrain syndrome
SpecialtyNeurology Edit this on Wikidata

Benedikt syndrome, also called Benedikt's syndrome or paramedian midbrain syndrome, is a rare type of posterior circulation stroke of the brain, with a range of neurological symptoms affecting the midbrain, cerebellum and other related structures.

Signs and symptoms

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Causes

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Benedikt syndrome is caused by a lesion (infarction, hemorrhage, tumor, or tuberculosis) in the tegmentum of the midbrain and cerebellum. Specifically, the median zone is impaired. It can result from occlusion of the posterior cerebral artery[1] or paramedian penetrating branches of the basilar artery.[2]

Diagnosis

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  • Oculomotor nerve palsy: eyeball gazing downward and outward position, diplopia, miosis, mydriasis, and loss of accommodation reflex.
  • Contralateral loss of proprioception and vibration sensations.
  • Cerebellar ataxia: involuntary movements.

Treatment

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Deep brain stimulation may provide relief from some symptoms of Benedikt syndrome, particularly the tremors associated with the disorder.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Akdal G, Kutluk K, Men S, Yaka E (Jan 2005). "Benedikt and "plus-minus lid" syndromes arising from posterior cerebral artery branch occlusion". Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 228 (1): 105–107. doi:10.1016/j.jns.2004.09.029. PMID 15607218. S2CID 2317640.
  2. ^ AMA citation: Greenberg DA, Simon RP. Chapter 3. Disorders of Equilibrium. In: Greenberg DA, Simon RP, eds. Clinical Neurology. 7th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2009. http://www.accessmedicine.com/content.aspx?aID=5146162. Accessed July 21, 2012
  3. ^ Bandt SK, Anderson D, Biller J (Oct 2008). "Deep brain stimulation as an effective treatment option for post-midbrain infarction-related tremor as it presents with Benedikt syndrome". Journal of Neurosurgery. 109 (4): 635–639. doi:10.3171/JNS/2008/109/10/0635. PMID 18826349.
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