A Case of Hemiageusia Associated with Pontine Infarction.
- Author:
Kwang Ik YANG
1
;
Sang Won NAM
;
Du Shin JEONG
;
Cha Ok BANG
;
Moo Young AHN
;
Hyung Kook PARK
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Soonchunhyang University Chunan Hospital, Korea. neurofan@schch.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ageusia;
Facial nerve;
Cerebral infarction
- MeSH:
Ageusia;
Animals;
Brain Stem;
Cerebral Infarction;
Dizziness;
Facial Nerve;
Humans;
Infarction*;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Neurologic Examination;
Pons;
Solitary Nucleus;
Tongue
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2001;19(6):651-653
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The generally accepted taste pathway in an animal projects ipsilaterally from the solitary nucleus. However, the path-way of gustatory fibers in the human brainstem has not been sufficiently clarified. A 57-year-old hypertensive man was admitted with sudden dizziness and hemiageusia. A neurological examination revealed also a diminution of taste on the left half of his tongue. A MRI showed a high signal intensity in the right lower pontine area. This case suggests that the unilateral lesion of the pons may lead to contralateral taste disturbances.
