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Wallenberg's Syndrome Synonym(s): Reviewed 07-01-2001 Get Web page suited for printing Email this to a friend or colleague Studies with patients Table of Contents (click to jump to sections) What is Wallenberg's Syndrome?Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? Organizations What is Wallenberg's Syndrome? Wallenberg's syndrome is a neurological disorder characterized by swallowing difficulties and hoarseness which results from paralysis of a portion of the vocal cord. The disorder is generally caused by a blockage in a vertebral or cerebellar artery. Symptoms may include dizziness, a loss of pain or temperature sensitivity, some paralysis of the facial muscles, and a loss of taste. Individuals with the disorder frequently report an unsettling tilt of their environment, which affects their balance. Is there any treatment? What is the prognosis? What research is being done? National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
American Heart Association
National Stroke Association
National Rehabilitation
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