Occlusion of which of the following blood vessels can result in hemiplegia?
Correct Answer: Middle cerebral aery
Description: Middle cerebral aery occlusion results in contralateral hemiplegia, hemisensory loss and homonymous hemianopia with eyes deted to the side of the lesion. It can laso result in global aphasia when the dominant hemisphere is involved. Anterior cerebral aery involvement is associated with brachiofacial monoplegia and urinary disturbances. Reference: Current Medical Diagnosis and Treatment 2013 chapter 24.
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