Soviet Medical Encyclopedia

Gukowsky Syndrome

Neurology

Also known as: Gukowsky's syndrome

Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.

Summary

Gukowsky syndrome is a neurological condition characterized by a specific combination of tongue paralysis and limb weakness. It occurs due to unilateral damage to the pyramidal tracts near the hypoglossal nerve nucleus.

Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)

GUKOWSKY SYNDROME (Gukowsky) is observed in cases of unilateral damage to the pyramidal tracts in the region of the hypoglossal nerve nucleus, or damage to the roots of the latter, and is characterized by degenerative paresis of the tongue on the same side and spastic paralysis of the limbs on the opposite side.

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“Gukowsky Syndrome.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/gukowsky-syndrome/