Cervical infarction associated with vertebral artery occlusion due to spondylotic degeneration: case report

Cases of cervical infarction with clearly documented evidence of the underlying aetiology and associated neuroradiological abnormalities have not been frequently reported. A rare case of cervical infarction caused by midvertebral artery occlusion due to spondylotic degeneration of the spine is descr...

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Published in:Acta neurochirurgica 1998-01, Vol.140 (9), p.981-985
Main Authors: Okuno, S, Touho, H, Ohnishi, H, Karasawa, J
Format: Article
Language:English
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Arterial Occlusive Diseases - diagnosis
Cerebral Angiography
Cervical Vertebrae - blood supply
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Spinal Cord - blood supply
Spinal Cord - pathology
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - complications
Spondylitis, Ankylosing - diagnosis
Vertebral Artery - pathology
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Summary:Cases of cervical infarction with clearly documented evidence of the underlying aetiology and associated neuroradiological abnormalities have not been frequently reported. A rare case of cervical infarction caused by midvertebral artery occlusion due to spondylotic degeneration of the spine is described. The most probable aetiological factor affecting this disease entity, and the usefulness of magnetic resonance imaging in the detection of this rare lesion, are briefly discussed.
ISSN:0001-6268
0942-0940
DOI:10.1007/s007010050202