The advantage of ultrasonography in the diagnosis of extracranial vertebral artery dissection: Two case reports

We reported 2 patients who complained of dizziness and pain, the findings of US confirmed the presence of extracranial vertebral artery dissection. Diagnoses: The floating membrane in lumen and intramural hematoma were found in US, consistent with vertebral artery dissection, whereas DSA revealed no typical sign of artery dissection. Interventions: In order to the definite diagnosis we persuaded the patients to undergo DSA, but there was no strong evidence on the diagnosis of vertebtal artery dissection. Outcomes: The patients were diagnosed of vertebral artery dissection by US. Lessons: US show more advantages in diagnosis of extracranial vertebral artery dissection, might even be considered as the first choice.
Source: Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Research Article: Clinical Case Report Source Type: research