Artery of Percheron Infarction-MRI Imaging
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
The Artery of Percheron is an uncommon anatomic variation in which a single arterial trunk arises from the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) to supply both sides of the thalamus and midbrain. The incidence of AOP infarcts occurs in approximately 0.1 to 0.3 % of total ischemic stroke. A bilateral paramedian thalamic infarct is characterized by a triad of altered mental status, vertical gaze palsy, and memory impairment. These disorders usually occur with acute onset and may persist until death. Our cases come under the 2nd type of ischemic pattern by N.A.Lazzaro et al. The classical MRI imaging feature in AOP infarction is diffusion restriction in both paramedian regions on diffusion-weighted MRI. AOP occlusion can be life-threatening, so the knowledge about AOP and its occlusion is essential to make an accurate diagnosis and timely management.
Authors and Affiliations
Dr. Anish S, Dr. Dillibabu Ethiraj, Dr. M Kalaichezhian
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP488901
- DOI -
- Views 96
- Downloads 0
Child Right to Life versus Parents’ Right to Eugenics in a Child with Bilateral Anophthalmia
Every human being has the right to life. Eugenics is to be performed if the fetus bears lethal defects strongly documented. Care should be taken to balance the rights of the mother with those of the fetus. Keywords: Chil...
Acute Methemoglobinemia with Hemolytic Anemia Following Bio-Organic Plant Nutrient Compound Exposure: A Case Report
A middle aged adult male patient was referred to our hospital with complaints of pain abdomen and vomiting following consumption of bio-organic plant nutrient extract with a suicidal intent . On examination patient had p...
A Rare Presentation of Outer Retinal Toxoplasmosis in an Immunocompromised Individual
The immunocompromised state of an individual can give rise to many devastating opportunistic diseases. Outer retina toxoplasmosis is such an example, which is seen mainly in immunocompromised patients. Rapid and precise...
Congenital Gangrene of the Upper Limb in a Big Premature: A Case Report and Literature Review
Congenital gangrene limb is a rare condition. In the majority of cases, no cause is identified and its treatment is not codified. We report the case of 28 weeks of gestation premature male of a nondiabetic mother who pre...
Middle Aged Person with an Extra Bone in Left Foot: A Case Report
The accessory navicular bone is often considered to be a normal anatomical& radiological variant. There are totally 3 distinct types of accessory navicular bones have been described. (1) Type 1 is a small, round separate...