Foster Kennedy syndrome
Foster Kennedy syndrome
Foster Kennedy syndrome (pronounced: FOS-ter KEN-ne-dy sin-drome), also known as Gowers-Paton-Kennedy syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder characterized by a unique set of symptoms. The syndrome was first described by Robert Foster Kennedy, a British neurologist, in 1911.
Etymology
The term "Foster Kennedy syndrome" is named after Robert Foster Kennedy, a British neurologist who first described the condition in 1911. The alternate name, "Gowers-Paton-Kennedy syndrome", includes the names of William Richard Gowers and James Paton, two other neurologists who contributed to the understanding of this condition.
Symptoms
Foster Kennedy syndrome is characterized by three primary symptoms:
- Optic atrophy in one eye, leading to vision loss
- Papilledema in the other eye, causing swelling and inflammation
- Anosmia, or loss of smell
These symptoms are typically caused by a tumor in the frontal lobe of the brain.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Foster Kennedy syndrome is typically based on the presence of the three primary symptoms. Additional diagnostic tests may include a neurological examination, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and computed tomography (CT) scans.
Treatment
Treatment for Foster Kennedy syndrome typically involves addressing the underlying cause of the symptoms, which is often a tumor in the frontal lobe of the brain. This may involve surgery, radiation therapy, or chemotherapy, depending on the specific circumstances.
Related Terms
- Neurology: The branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system.
- Optic nerve: The nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.
- Frontal lobe: The part of the brain associated with motor function, problem solving, spontaneity, memory, language, initiation, judgement, impulse control, and social and sexual behavior.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Foster Kennedy syndrome
- Wikipedia's article - Foster Kennedy syndrome
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