Locked in syndrome (LIS): pathology
Evidence-based neurology checklist on locked in syndrome (lis): pathology: Pathology This is usually caused by lesions in the ventral pons It may also result from extensive bilateral corticobulbar and corticospinal tract destruction It may be transient or chronic Classification Primary causes…
Pathology
- This is usually caused by lesions in the ventral pons
- It may also result from extensive bilateral corticobulbar and corticospinal tract destruction
- It may be transient or chronic
Classification
Primary causes
Iatrogenic causes
References
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