Presentation
Dizziness, pulsating tinnitus.
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
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Dolichoectasia of the vertebro-basilar artery



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Elongated and tortious basilar and vertebral arteries.
Case Discussion
Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia refers to ectatic and elongated vertebral or basilar arteries. It is usually asymptomatic, but if symptomatic, the clinical manifestations can include stroke, brainstem compression syndromes, cranial neuropathies and obstructive hydrocephalus.