Uncal Herniation
Uncal herniation is a neurological emergency in which part of the temporal lobe of the brain (the uncus) shifts due to increased pressure inside the skull and compresses vital structures of the brainstem.
Common causes: It is usually a consequence of injuries, bleeding, or tumors that significantly raise intracranial pressure.
Common symptoms: It may show up with an altered level of alertness, a dilated pupil on only one side, weakness on one side of the body, and changes in breathing.
When to see a doctor? This is a situation that requires immediate medical attention. The neurosurgeon is the specialist who evaluates and manages this type of condition; in the face of neurological signs of sudden onset, seeking help without delay is essential.
Data on 4 doctors who treat uncal herniation
Specialties that treat uncal herniation
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Doctors specialized in uncal herniation
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Jorge Luis Rivera Rodriguez
Dr. Rafael Mendizabal Guerra
Dr. Marcelino Lorenzo Ruíz
Dr. Luis Francisco Sánchez Cortes
Dr. Cinar Balduin Ayar Hernández
Dr. Fernando Lara Torres
Dra. Thalia Estefania Sanchez Correa
Dr. Agustín Dorantes Argandar
Dr. Jose Antonio Soriano Sanchez
Dr. Hector Manuel Trujillo Ojeda
Dra. Teresa Lopez Estopellan
Dr. Luis Garcia Muñoz
Dr. Pedro Pablo De Juambelz Cisneros
Dr. Luis Felipe Gordillo Domínguez
Dr. Sergio Humberto Reyna Aguayo
Dr. Carlos Arellanes Chavez
Dr. Rodrigo Hernández Reséndiz
Dr. Miguel Angel Serret Fernández
Dr. Eduardo Galvan Hernandez
Frequently asked questions
What is uncal herniation?
Uncal herniation is a neurological emergency in which part of the temporal lobe of the brain (the uncus) shifts due to increased pressure inside the skull and compresses vital structures of the brainstem.
Which doctor treats uncal herniation?
Uncal Herniation is usually treated by specialists in neurosurgeon.