Wednesday, October 29, 2008

Capsular genu syndrome


Consists of contralateral facial and lingual paresis with dysarthria, possibly with unilateral mastication -palatal-pharyngeal weakness, vocal cord weakness, and hand weakness (latter due to anterior part of the posterior limb). A behavioral syndrome may ensue (due to anterior thalamic involvement??). Behavioral involvement is controversial. Sensory changes and eleventh nerve involvement are excluded.

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