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Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Vertebral Artery Dissection
Author(s) -
Walz Elizabeth T.
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of neuroimaging
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.822
H-Index - 64
eISSN - 1552-6569
pISSN - 1051-2284
DOI - 10.1111/jon19933161
Subject(s) - medicine , magnetic resonance imaging , radiology , vertebral artery dissection , magnetic resonance angiography , vertebral artery , dissection (medical) , angiography , posterior fossa
Vertebral artery dissection is an uncommon disorder but should be considered in those who present with posterior fossa ischemia. Until recently the diagnosis required four‐vessel angiography. In this case, magnetic resonance imaging with gadolinium established the diagnosis.