Which of the following is not a feature of Medial medullary syndrome?: (A) Contralateral hemiparesis, (B) Ipsilateral paralysis of tongue, (C) Contralateral loss of proprioception, (D) Horner's sydrome
Answer is D. Horner's syndrome occurs due to a lesion involving the sympathetic fibers. It is seen in lateral medullary syndrome. Medial medullary syndrome occurs d/t occlusion of anterior spinal aery. CN XII :Ipsilateral paralysis of the tongue Pyramidal tract :Contralateral hemiplegia Medial lemniscus : Impaired tactile and proprioception over the contralateral half of the body