Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Infarction Originating at C1-2 after C1-2 Fusion
10.13004/kjnt.2019.15.e27
- Author:
Donghyun WON
1
;
Ja Myoung LEE
;
In Sung PARK
;
Chul Hee LEE
;
Kwangho LEE
;
Ji yoon KIM
;
Young Seok LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea. leeys1026@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atlanto-axial fusion;
Brain infarction;
Vertebral artery;
Posterior inferior cerebellar artery
- MeSH:
Abducens Nerve Diseases;
Aged;
Angiography;
Arteries;
Brain;
Brain Infarction;
Consciousness;
Diplopia;
Female;
Humans;
Infarction;
Pica;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Vertebral Artery
- From:Korean Journal of Neurotrauma
2019;15(2):192-198
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Vertebral artery injuries associated with C1 lateral mass screw insertion rarely occur during C1-2 fusion. The posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) is uncommonly located at the C1 lateral mass insertion position. A 71-year-old woman with atlanto-axial subluxation and cord compression underwent C1-2 fusion. Sixth nerve palsy and diplopia were detected postoperatively, and decreased consciousness occurred on postoperative day 4. Brain magnetic resonance image (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) revealed PICA infarction. In the preoperative CT angiography, the PICA originated between the C1 and C2 level. In the postoperative CT scan, the PICA was not visible. The patient was treated conservatively for two weeks and recovered. PICA originating between the C1 and C2 level comprises 1.1–1.3% of cases. Therefore, vertebral artery anomalies should be evaluated prior to C1-2 fusion to prevent vessel injuries.
