Anatomical Findings of Hemiplegia Cruciata in Multiple Sclerosis.
10.14253/kjcn.2014.16.1.39
- Author:
Hye Young JEONG
1
;
Eun Joo CHUNG
;
Eung Gyu KIM
;
Jong Seok BAE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Busan Paik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. strokerchung@daum.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Crossed hemiplegia;
Multiple sclerosis;
Pyramidal decussation
- MeSH:
Arm;
Brain;
Hemiplegia*;
Humans;
Leg;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Middle Aged;
Multiple Sclerosis*;
Paralysis;
Pyramidal Tracts;
Rubiaceae*;
Spine;
Stroke
- From:Korean Journal of Clinical Neurophysiology
2014;16(1):39-41
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Hemiplegia cruciata (HC) manifests as paralysis of the ipsilateral arm and contralateral leg. Herein, we report a 64-year-old man with weakness of the right leg and of the left arm after multiple sclerosis (MS). His brain and spine magnetic resonance imaging show a lower medulla lesion, which is extended to posterior part of C1 spine through cervicomedullary junction. HC usually results from stroke or trauma, but it is rare as presenting symptom of MS.
