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Basilar artery thrombosis

Case contributed by Sajoscha A. Sorrentino
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Brainstem stroke symptoms.

Patient Data

Gender: Female
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Filling defect in basilar artery consistent with basilar artery thrombosis.

Case Discussion

The patient progressed to clot lysis therapy but died within a week.

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