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Posterior circulation infarction: anatomy, pathophysiology, and clinical correlation
1Department of Radiology, Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond 23298-0615, USA.
Seminars in Ultrasound, CT, and MR
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Posterior circulation cerebrovascular disease impacts brain function based on affected areas. Understanding vascular territories aids in analyzing imaging for posterior fossa conditions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Radiology
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Posterior circulation cerebrovascular disease can cause diverse clinical syndromes.
- Vascular territory determines the clinical presentation of these diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the utility of an anatomic/topographic approach for analyzing posterior circulation cerebrovascular disease.
- To improve understanding of cerebrovascular disease in the posterior fossa.
Main Methods:
- Relating cross-sectional and functional anatomy to vascular supply territories.
- Analyzing imaging studies of patients with posterior circulation cerebrovascular disease.
Main Results:
- An anatomic/topographic approach is useful for imaging analysis.
- Knowledge of vascular distributions aids in diagnosing atypical infarction syndromes.
Conclusions:
- This approach enhances the understanding of posterior fossa cerebrovascular disease.
- It is particularly valuable for cases lacking classical clinical signs.