CASE OF THE MONTH

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Figure 1

Fig 1

Figure 3

Fig 2

Figure 2

Figure 1 T1WI shows a hypointense focus in the left lateral medulla. A high signal crescent rim is noted in the wall of the left vertebral artery.

Figure 2 The medullary lesion shows high signal intensity on T2WI.

Figure 3 MRA demonstrates luminal narrowing in the left vertebral artery.

DIAGNOSIS :

Vertebral artery dissection with lateral medullary syndrome

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