Vertebral arterial loop

Case contributed by Heba Abdelmonem
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Right brachialgia.

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
mri

At the C4-5 level, a small right posterolateral disc protrusion encroaches upon the right neural exit. At the same level a vertebral artery loop formation on the left side. 

Case Discussion

Incidental finding of a vascular loop clearly seen on axial T2 images.

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