Bilateral anterior opercular syndrome

Authors

  • Mohd Mubarik Naqash Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Feroze Ahmad Consultant Medicine, Directorate of Health Services Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Arif Nabi Bhat Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India
  • Umar Jalalie Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20174008

Keywords:

Bilateral labioglossopharyngeal paresis, Glossopharyngeal diplegia, Opercular syndrome

Abstract

Opercular syndrome, also known as Foix-Chavany-Marie syndrome is a rare disorder due to bilateral lesions of opercular cortex surrounding the insula. It is characterized by paralysis of facial, lingual, pharyngeal, and masticatory voluntary muscles with preservation of autonomic, involuntary, and reflexive functions. In the present case, a 71-years old female presented with acute onset of anarthria with difficulties in chewing, speaking, and swallowing that was diagnosed with opercular syndrome. 

Author Biography

Mohd Mubarik Naqash, Department of Internal Medicine, SKIMS Medical College, Bemina, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India

Associate Professor

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Published

2017-08-26

How to Cite

Naqash, M. M., Ahmad, F., Bhat, A. N., & Jalalie, U. (2017). Bilateral anterior opercular syndrome. International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 5(9), 4181–4182. https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20174008

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 9 (2017): September 2017

Section

Case Reports