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Basilar Artery Dissection Diagnosed Using Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery and Managed with Stepwise
Monami Dai1, Taro Yanagawa1, Tatsuki Kimura1
1Stroke Centre, Sagamihara Kyodo Hospital, Sagamihara, Japan.
Case Reports in Neurology
|April 22, 2026
Summary
Basilar artery dissection (BAD) is a rare cause of brainstem infarction. Fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) MRI aids early BAD detection, and a stepwise conservative treatment strategy shows promise.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
- Neuroradiology
Background:
- Basilar artery dissection (BAD) is an uncommon cause of brainstem infarction.
- Nonspecific symptoms and subtle imaging findings often delay BAD diagnosis.
- Early detection and appropriate management are crucial for patient outcomes.
Keywords:
Antithrombotic therapyBasilar artery dissectionBrainstem infarctionFluid-attenuated inversion recovery-magnetic resonance imagingMore Related Videos
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