An Analysis of Clinical Characteristics of Rare Bilateral Cerebral Peduncular Infarction

Conclusion: Bilateral cerebral peduncle infarction may be related to cerebral perfusion insufficiency caused by the stenosis or occlusion of vertebrobasilar artery and its branches. The main clinical manifestations are locked-in syndrome and persistent vegetative state. The specific imaging feature of “Mickey Mouse ear”-like infarction is associated with a poor prognosis.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - Category: Neurology Source Type: research