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ArticleCureus2024

Infarct of the Middle Cerebellar Peduncle Mimicking Bell's Palsy: A Case Report.

Uthayanila Pandian, Arun K, Subramaniyan Kumarasamy, J S Kumar, Aamina Hussain

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Uthayanila PandianGeneral Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Arun KGeneral Medicine, Karpaga Vinayaga Institute of Medical Sciences, Chennai, IND.
Subramaniyan KumarasamyGeneral Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
J S KumarGeneral Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.
Aamina HussainCommunity Medicine, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chengalpattu, IND.

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Abstract

The anterior inferior cerebellar artery (AICA) supplies the middle cerebellar peduncle, lower pons, upper medulla, and anterior inferior cerebellum. Ischemia in the AICA can cause the lateral inferior pontine syndrome. AICA syndrome is characterized by facial sensory loss and weakness, Horner syndrome, prolonged vertigo, audio-vestibular loss, and cerebellar signs. Many studies on AICA territory infarcts have demonstrated the rarity of complete AICA syndrome. In all cases of AICA territory infarcts, involvement of the middle cerebellar peduncle was observed, with the seventh cranial nerve (facial nerve) being the most frequently involved cranial nerve, vertigo was the most common presenting symptom, and atherosclerosis was the most common etiology. This case report aims to investigate the occurrence of middle cerebellar peduncle infarcts that mimic Bell's palsy, highlighting the importance of accurate diagnosis and appropriate management in such cases. Recognizing the unique characteristics and clinical presentation of middle cerebellar peduncle (MCP) infarcts is essential for distinguishing them from more common conditions like Bell's palsy, thereby ensuring timely and effective treatment.

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anterior inferior cerebellar arteryanterior inferior cerebellar artery syndromebell's palsylower motor neuron palsymiddle cerebellar peduncle infarct

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PMID39310426
PMCPMC11416183

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