Percheron artery syndrome: Case Report
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Stroke, Thalamus, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Rehabilitation
Abstract
The artery of Percheron is a rare anatomical variant that originates in the posterior cerebral artery. The occlusion of AOP causes a bilateral infarction of the paramedian thalamus and it could involve the rostral mesencephalon, this originates a characteristic syndrome of altered state of consciousness and cognitive deficit. However, there is an important delay in the diagnosis of this illness. Here we present the case of a 52 years old masculine patient, that suddenly starts with impaired state of consciousness, in which Artery of Percheron Syndrome was the cause.
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