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Foix-Chavany-Marie Syndrome Induced by a Unilateral Brain Abscess
Ryo Shoji1, Yu Kono2, Hiroto Furuhashi1
1Department of Gastroenterology, Fuji City General Hospital, Japan.
Abstract:
Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome (FCMS) is a rare cortical type of pseudobulbar palsy characterized by the loss of voluntary control of the facial, pharyngeal, lingual, and masticatory muscles with preserved reflexive and autonomic functions. FCMS is generally associated with cerebrovascular diseases affecting the bilateral opercular regions. We herein report the clinical features of an 84-year-old right-handed Japanese man with FCMS due to a unilateral brain abscess. The patient's symptoms were resolved after treating the brain abscess. The present clinical results suggest that a unilateral brain abscess in the temporal operculum with a persistent old lesion in the contralateral insular cortex can induce FCMS.
Insights
Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome (FCMS), a rare neurological condition, involves loss of voluntary muscle control in the face and throat. This case study shows a unilateral brain abscess can cause FCMS, with symptoms resolving after treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome (FCMS) is a rare cortical pseudobulbar palsy.
- It involves loss of voluntary control over facial, pharyngeal, lingual, and masticatory muscles.
- FCMS is typically linked to cerebrovascular diseases affecting bilateral opercular regions.
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