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Vertebral-artery dissection following a judo session: a case report
A Lannuzel1, T Moulin, D Amsallem
1Service de Neurologie, CHU Jean Minjoz, Besançon, France.
Neuropediatrics
|April 1, 1994
Summary
An 11-year-old boy experienced an ischemic stroke after judo, diagnosed as fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) complicated by vertebral artery dissection. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for managing this rare pediatric stroke cause.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Medicine
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Cervical trauma or rotatory motion can precipitate neurological events.
- Vertebrobasilar stroke symptoms include dizziness, aphasia, and ataxia.
- Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a rare vascular condition.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old boy presented with ischemic stroke symptoms post-judo.
- Cerebral CT scan identified a left thalamic infarct.
- Angiography revealed left vertebral artery FMD, likely with dissection.
Findings:
- The patient's condition improved favorably.
- Neurological signs combined with cervical pain suggest vertebral artery dissection.
- Angiography is key for diagnosing vertebral artery dissection.
Implications:
- Early identification of vertebral artery dissection is critical.
- Accurate diagnosis impacts patient prognosis.
- Timely medical treatment may improve outcomes for stroke patients with FMD.