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01-08-2011 | Case Report

Wallenberg’s syndrome with extradural–extracranial origin of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery

Authors: Anmar Razak, David Clark, Muhammad U. Farooq, Mounzer Y. Kassab

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Issue 4/2011

Abstract

We report a case of lateral medullary syndrome (LMS) with extradural origin of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). A 45-year-old construction worker presented with acute signs and symptoms of typical LMS. Prolonged work-related neck extension was reported just prior to the onset of symptoms. Cerebral angiography revealed a patent vertebrobasilar tree with an extradural origin of an otherwise normal appearing PICA ipsilaterally. Workup did not show evidence for cardioembolic or atheroembolic source. The presence of an extradural origin of PICA may be considered a predisposing factor for non-traumatic LMS associated with head and neck movement.

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Title: Wallenberg’s syndrome with extradural–extracranial origin of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery
Authors: Anmar Razak
David Clark
Muhammad U. Farooq
Mounzer Y. Kassab
Publication date: 01-08-2011
Publisher: Springer Milan
Published in: Neurological Sciences / Issue 4/2011
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-011-0609-1

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