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An unusual case of the syndrome of cervical rib with subclavian artery thrombosis and cerebellar and cerebral infarctions

Authors: Mirza Jusufovic, Else Charlotte Sandset, Trine Haug Popperud, Steinar Solberg, Geir Ringstad, Emilia Kerty

Published in: BMC Neurology | Issue 1/2012

Abstract

Background

Cerebellar and cerebral infarctions caused by the syndrome of cervical rib with thrombosis of subclavian artery are very unusual.

Case presentation

We report the case of a 49-year-old male patient with a right cervical rib compression leading to subclavian arterial thrombosis and both cerebellar and cerebral infarctions secondary to retrograde thromboembolisation. Follow-up imaging revealed partial resolution of the thrombosis after combined anti-coagulant and anti-platelet therapy. The cervical rib and first costa were surgically removed to prevent additional events.

Conclusion

Cervical rib vascular compression should be promptly diagnosed and treated in order to avoid further complications, including cerebrovascular ischemic events.

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Title: An unusual case of the syndrome of cervical rib with subclavian artery thrombosis and cerebellar and cerebral infarctions
Authors: Mirza Jusufovic
Else Charlotte Sandset
Trine Haug Popperud
Steinar Solberg
Geir Ringstad
Emilia Kerty
Publication date: 01-12-2012
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: BMC Neurology / Issue 1/2012
Electronic ISSN: 1471-2377
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2377-12-48

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An unusual case of the syndrome of cervical rib with subclavian artery thrombosis and cerebellar and cerebral infarctions

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Case presentation

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