Rotational Vertebral Artery Dissection Secondary to an Anomalous Entrance into Transverse Foramen: Case Report

Rotational vertebral artery occlusion is a rare syndrome characterized by vertebrobasilar insufficiency secondary to position-dependent occlusion of the vertebral artery. Most cases reported in the literature have been attributed to osteophytic compression, either from the occipital condyle or within the transverse foramen. However, vertebral artery dissection secondary to motion in the setting of anomalous anatomy has not been reported.

Source: World Neurosurgery - September 21, 2017 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Stephen A. Johnson, Andrew F. Ducruet, J.B. Bellotte, Charles E. Romero, Robert M. Friedlander Tags: Case Report Source Type: research