Hemorrhagic infarcts - vertebral artery occlusion

Case contributed by Paresh K Desai
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Worsening stroke

Patient Data

Age: 60 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Multiple hemorrhagic infarcts are seen in posterior circulation on both sides, mainly involving the right cerebellar hemisphere, bilateral thalami and right PCA territory.
Old infarct in the left temporal lobe.
MR angiogram reveals occlusion of right vertebral artery.

Case Discussion

Multiple hemorrhagic infarcts are seen in posterior circulation on both sides, mainly involving the right cerebellar hemisphere, bilateral thalami and right PCA territory.
Old infarct in the left temporal lobe.
MR angiogram reveals occlusion of right vertebral artery.

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