Midbrain Stroke: Weber’s Syndrome

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A syndrome of ipsilateral third nerve palsy and contralateral face and body weakness from injury to the paramedian midbrain.

CLINICAL CASE Patient presents with sudden onset of double vision and right-side weakness. Exam reveals left eye third nerve ophthalmoplegia with impaired pupillary constriction and also right face, arm, and leg weakness.