Brain Stem Infarctions

**Definition:** Infarctions that occur in the BRAIN STEM which is comprised of the MIDBRAIN; PONS; and MEDULLA OBLONGATA. There are several named syndromes characterized by their distinctive clinical manifestations and specific sites of ischemic injury.

**Tree numbers:** - C10.228.140.300.150.477.100 - C10.228.140.300.775.200.100 - C14.907.253.092.477.100 - C14.907.253.855.200.100 - C23.550.513.355.250.100 - C23.550.717.489.250.100

**Synonyms:** - Brain Stem Infarct - Brainstem Infarctions - Brainstem Stroke - Infarctions, Brain Stem - Infarctions, Brainstem