The benign lateral medullary syndrome.
Four young, otherwise healthy men developed the signs and symptoms of lateral medullary ischemia following extraordinary outdoor exercise. The syndrome was short-lived, with excellent long-term prognosis. We suggest that the designation "benign lateral medullary syndrome" is appropriate for this transient nonrecurring state.
D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008297:Male; D008526:Medulla Oblongata / Q000098:blood supply*; D005082:Physical Exertion; D011379:Prognosis; D013577:Syndrome