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Cheirobuccopedal syndrome.

Wei-Hsi Chen¹, Yi-Shan Wu, Hung-Sheng Lin

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A rare case of cheirobuccopedal syndrome revealed sensory pathways in the brainstem. This study highlights the trigeminobuccal sensory tracts and their role in facial sensation.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Neuroanatomy
Sensory pathways

Background:

Understanding neuroanatomic correlations is crucial for deciphering sensory pathways.
The trigeminal nerve transmits buccal sensory information, but its central pathways remain unclear.

Observation:

A patient presented with cheirobuccopedal syndrome, characterized by sensory impairment in the cheek, hand, and foot.
Neurological examination revealed decreased pain and touch sensation in the affected areas.

Findings:

A left paramedian pontine infarction correlated with the sensory deficits.
Sensory functions gradually recovered within one month post-infarction.

Implications:

The trigeminobuccal sensory tracts likely run parallel to other ascending sensory tracts in the brainstem.
The rarity of isolated buccal sensory deficits may stem from tract dispersion or resilience to injury.