Compressive Cervical Radiculopathy due to Vertebral Artery Dissection

Rarely, not stroke but peripheral weakness can result from cervical artery dissection. In these cases, a mural hematoma compressing the ipsilateral C5 and/or C6 root can be demonstrated.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Case Report Source Type: research