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Anatomy Brainstem lesions and blood supply of CNS f42d3e03

Which of the following structures is involved in the paramedian infarction of the base of the pons?

A
Anterior spinocerebellar tract
B
Descending trigeminal tract
C
Pyramidal tract
D
Rubrospinal tract
High-Yield Explanation
Base of the pons includes coicospinal (pyramidal), coicobulbar, coicopontine tracts, pontine nuclei, and transverse pontine fibers. so in paramedian infarction of base of pons coicospinal (pyramidal ) tract is affected.

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