Successful outcome in an adolescent with artery of percheron occlusion who was treated with tissue plasminogen activator

Ischemic stroke is relatively rare in children, leading to a low index of suspicion and delayed diagnosis, particularly in cases of posterior circulation occlusion when symptoms are less indicative. Occlusion of the artery of Percheron (AOP) results in nonspecific neurologic symptoms, including drowsiness, aphasia or dysarthria, ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and dysmetria. Previous reports, mainly in adults, described late diagnosis and severe residual disability.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communications: Pediatrics Source Type: research