Vertebral artery dissection in a patient with Wildervanck syndrome

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

PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, cilt.39, sa.3, ss.218-220, 2008 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 39 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2008
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2008.06.005
  • Dergi Adı: PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.218-220
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

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.