Presentation
brainstem stroke symptoms, loss of consciousness
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Acute basilar artery occlusion
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Hyperdense basilar artery, along its length, to its tip.
From the case:
Acute basilar artery occlusion
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Filling defect in basilar artery post contrast enhancement, along its length to distal end, keeping with thrombosis.
Also noted segmental filling defect in left vertebral artery above C2 level, at craniocervical junction.
Case Discussion
Hyperdense basilar artery, sign of thrombosis, confirmed by CTA, life threatening event.