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A 65-year-old diabetic woman develops weakness on the left side of the face, right arm,and right leg. She also has diplopia on left lateral gaze. What is the site of lesion?

A
Right pons
B
Left pons
C
Right midbrain
D
Left midbrain
High-Yield Explanation
Weakness on the left side of the face Weakness of the right sides of arm and leg | Crossed hemiplegia / Millard gubler syndrome. Pontine stroke. I/L 6th N. palsy- Diplopia on looking laterally I/L 7th N. palsy- facial paralysis but sensations not affected Coicospinal tract damage in pons will lead to C/L hemiplegia in arms and legs.

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