Presentation
Referred for evaluation of a swallowing disorder.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Female
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Fusiform dilatation of the basilar artery with calcium inclusions in the artery wall, with partial thrombosis. Hypoplastic right vertebral artery.
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Fusiform aneurysm of the basilar artery, partially thrombosed. Hypoplastic right vertebral artery.
Case Discussion
There is fusiform dilatation of the basilar artery, with partial thrombosis. the mass effect of the aneurysm seems to be having on to the brainstem, probably caused by swallowing disorder. The right vertebral artery is not clearly visible, it has a thin diameter.
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