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Hi doctors, can you tell me what is posterior fossa syndrome?
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Posterior fossa synd: This follows surgical excision of a mass in the Brainstem, showing Aphasia, Mutism, difficulty swallowing, mobility problems, & eye movement issues.
Answered 3/31/2015
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