Posterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke From Atlantoaxial Instability and Lateral Dislocation due to Os Odontoideum: Case Report and Review of Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Strokes in young individuals often stem from unusual causes. Posterior circulation ischemic stroke caused by vertebral artery insufficiency due to atlantoaxial instability or dislocation is rare. We present a case of posterior circulation ischemic stroke due to an unstable os odontoideum and review the current literature. The clinical features and imaging manifestations are described to promote awareness of etiology, early diagnosis, and assessment.

Case presentation

A 24-year-old male presented with recurrent right-sided limb numbness and weakness and cerebellar ataxia due to posterior circulation ischemic stroke. The work-up revealed thrombosis reformation in the tortuous left vertebral artery. It is noteworthy that the patient developed compression and chronic

SUBMITTER: Wang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11541124 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature