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Abstract
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We report a case of lateral medullary syndrome (LMS) presenting with the sole symptom of dysphagia. Dysphagia is a fairly common symptom of LMS but to our knowledge, dysphagia presenting as the only presenting symptom for a brainstem infarction is rare. This type of clinical presentation can mimic quite a diverse variety of upper gastrointestinal tract and otorhinolaryngological pathologies, leading to unnecessary diagnostic workup. This case highlights the importance of keeping a high index of suspicion for central causes of dysphagia, specifically in the absence of other localizing signs and symptoms. |
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Keywords :
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Lateral Medullary syndrome, Deglutition Disorders, Brainstem Infarctions, Upper Gastrointestinal Tract.
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