Cranial polyneuropathy caused by vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia.

Authors

  • Tay Poh Sen
  • Noor Aida Mat Daud
  • Hilwati Hashim

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32896/cvns.v2n1.1-4

Keywords:

Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia, VBD, trigeminal neuralgia, hypoglossal nerve palsy, cranial polyneuropathy

Abstract

Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia (VBD) is a condition characterized by abnormal elongation, dilatation and tortuosity of the vertebrobasilar system. It is usually asymptomatic but rarely, it can present with cranial nerve compression symptoms. We present a case of simultaneous trigeminal neuralgia and hypoglossal nerve palsy due to compression by VBD. Neuroimaging plays an important role in diagnosing this condition so that further treatment can be provided.

Author Biographies

Tay Poh Sen

Departtment of Radiology, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Noor Aida Mat Daud

Department of Radiology, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Selangor, Malaysia.

Hilwati Hashim

Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Malaysia.

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Published

07-08-2020

How to Cite

Poh Sen, T., Mat Daud, N. A., & Hashim, H. (2020). Cranial polyneuropathy caused by vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia. Journal Of Cardiovascular, Neurovascular & Stroke, 2(1), 1–4. https://doi.org/10.32896/cvns.v2n1.1-4

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2020): Journal of Cardiovascular, Neurovascular & Stroke

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Original Article

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