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Citation:
Jones J, Sharma R, Mistry K, et al. Vertebral artery thrombosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 13 Dec 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5985
Vertebral artery thrombosis results in complete or partial occlusion of the vertebral artery and alteration of blood flow to the posterior cerebral circulation.
Clinical presentation
Ischemia or infarction to structures supplied by these arteries (e.g. brainstem, cerebellum, occipital lobes) may result in a diverse range of neurological signs and symptoms. Additionally, clinical features of the underlying etiology may also be present (e.g. neck pain from dissection).
Pathology
The most common cause of vertebral artery thrombosis is arterial dissection (see vertebral artery dissection), often associated with cervical spine trauma.
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