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Basilary artery megadolichoectasia

Case contributed by Budzko
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Clinical manifestations of stroke.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male

Multiple old small infarcts. There is also a basilar artery with increased length and diameter.

Case Discussion

This case illustrates a megadolicho basilar artery.

Always comes a differential diagnosis with aneurysm.

Special thanks for pictures to Janine Gäbler.

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