All of the following statements are true about Benedikt’s syndrome, except:
Correct Answer: Lesion at the level of the pons
Description: In Benedikt's syndrome, there is injury to the red nucleus and surrounding fibers of the superior cerebellar peduncle. It is not involved with the lesion at the level of pons. Ref: Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 16th Edition, Page 174; Neurology secrets 4th Edition, Page 138; DeJong's The Neurologic Examination, William Wesley Campbell, 6th edition, Page 280 & 284.
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