BRAIN
PONS
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A patient came with weakness of the right limb. Examination of upper extremity muscle strength 1111/4444 and lower extremity muscle strength 2222/4444. The patient also has a tongue deviating to the left and there is fasciculation or atrophy. Possible location of the lesion?
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cerebral cortex dx
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The cerebral cortex sin
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Pons sin
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Medulla oblongata sin
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Medulla oblongata dx
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Benign fasciculation syndrome is persistent muscle twitching, tingling, or numbness in one or more muscles. Muscle twitches are usually not a cause for concern. However, many people still get them checked out by a doctor to avoid serious complications.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fasciculations are a common symptom of ALS. These persistent muscle twitches are generally not painful but can interfere with sleep. They are the result of the ongoing disruption of signals from the nerves to the muscles that occurs in ALS.
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