Vertebral artery dissection in a patient with Wildervanck syndrome

Dirik E., YİŞ U., Dirik M. A., Cakmakci H., Men S.

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, vol.39, no.3, pp.218-220, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2008
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2008.06.005
  • Journal Name: PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.218-220
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Vertebral artery dissection as a cause of stroke is rarely reported in children. The association between vertebral artery dissection and Klippel-Feil syndrome is also very rare. We report on a case of vertebral artery dissection with posterior circulation involvement in a child with Klippel-Feil syndrome after a hard physical-training lesson. She was also diagnosed with Wildervanck syndrome, with additional clinical findings. Vertebral artery dissection should be considered in patients with Klippel-Feil syndrome who present with acute-onset neurologic signs. Movements such as hyperextension with rotation of the neck should be avoided in these cases. (C) 2008 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.