Journal of Neurosonology and Neuroimaging 2024;16(2):103-106
doi:10.31728/jnn.2024.00157
Clival Osteomyelitis and Abscess Leading to Bilateral Pontine Infarction and Basilar Artery Pseudoaneurysm
Minsoo SUNG 1 ; Yo Han JUNG ; Kyung-Yul LEE
Affiliations
Country
Republic of Korea
Language
English
Abstract
Brainstem infarction can be a critical condition, typically due to ischemic mechanisms such as large artery atherosclerosis, small vessel disease, or cardioembolic sources. In rare instances, infectious or inflammatory etiologies may lead to brainstem infarction, posing substantial diagnostic complexities. We report the case of a 74-year-old man presenting bilateral pontine infarctions secondary to clival osteomyelitis and an adjacent abscess, which was further complicated by a basilar artery pseudoaneurysm and subsequent subarachnoid hemorrhage. This case highlights the importance of considering uncommon infectious causes of brainstem infarction, especially in patients with intricate medical backgrounds and immunosuppression.
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