Foville syndrome

Case contributed by Anil Kumar Geetha Virupakshappa
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sudden onset left sided body weakness

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
mri

Acute infarct showing restricted diffusion is noted involving right half of pons. No hemorrhage.

Case Discussion

Occlusion of paramedian branches of basilar artery results in infarction of inferior and medial aspect of pons.

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