Abstract
Background: Subcortical transient ischemic attacks are usually seen in individuals with small-vessel disease. They are often refractory to medical treatment and progress to infarction in many cases. Patient: We describe a young man with an unusual and protracted case of recurrent capsular ischemia due to post-coital middle cerebral artery dissection. Conclusion: Spontaneous middle cerebral artery dissection should be considered in young patients presenting with subcortical transient ischemic attacks.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 891-893 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Archives of Neurology |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2006 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous)
- Clinical Neurology