Anatomy · Neuroanatomy

Medullary syndromes

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  • Medullary syndromes: vascular disorders of the medulla oblongata following thrombosis of its arteries, producing distinct patterns of ipsilateral and contralateral neurological deficit.

Arterial Supply of the Medulla

  • Medulla is supplied by:
    • Two vertebral arteries
    • Anterior and posterior spinal arteries
    • Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
    • Anterior inferior cerebellar artery
    • Basilar artery

Clinical

  • Thrombosis of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery or vertebral artery are the common vascular lesions of the medulla, producing lateral and medial medullary syndrome respectively.