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Bilateral thalamic infarct involving artery of Percheron: a case report
Himal Bikram Bhattarai1, Subid Raj Dahal2, Manish Uprety1
1P.T. Birtacity Hospital and Research Center, Birtamod, Jhapa.
Introduction And Importance:
The thalamus and the midbrain have marked variations and overlapping in their blood supply; one of those variations is the artery of Percheron. Artery of Percheron occlusion is a rare cause of infarction in the bilateral thalamus and midbrain.
Case Presentation:
In this case, a 60-year-old female with chronic hypertension presented with unconsciousness, motor impairments, and oculomotor disorders.
Clinical Discussion:
Due to highly variable clinical manifestations and possible negative findings during initial imaging, these conditions are often overlooked, causing delays in therapeutic intervention and leading to bad patient prognosis. Various imaging techniques can be used for diagnosis and treatment should be started early. The treatment aims to promote recanalization as soon as possible and prevent future episodes. The involvement of the midbrain is unfavourable.
Conclusion:
Early clinical assessment and neuroimaging are vital for timely diagnosis and early administration of therapeutic measures for better patient prognosis.
