The &;Phenomenon of Kernohan&;s Notch&; is associated with:
Correct Answer: Transtentorial herniation
Description: Kernohan&;s Notch Phenomenon Kernohan&;s notch is a cerebral peduncle indentation associated with some forms of transtentorial herniation (uncal herniation) Compression of the contralateral cerebral peduncle against the free edge of the tentorium (Kernohan&;s notch) causes an ipsilateral hemiparesis with ipsilateral 3rd nerve palsy Ref: Harrison 19th edition Pgno: 1772
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