Ischemic stroke due to intracranial arterial dolichoectasia coexisting with spontaneous dissection of the basilar artery
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INTRODUCTION We present a rarely seen case of cerebral infarction due to intracranial dolichoectasia coexisting with spontaneous dissection of the basilar artery. A definition of dolichoectasia, its pathology, and imaging findings, as well as the clinical management and prognosis are briefly reviewed. CONCLUSION We discuss in general terms the diagnosis of basilar artery dissection and its probable relationship with the occurrence of dolichoectasia.
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