Endovascular intervention of acute ischemic stroke due to occlusion of fetal posterior cerebral artery

Interventional Neuroradiology : Journal of Peritherapeutic Neuroradiology, Surgical Procedures and Related Neurosciences
Krishna AmuluruCharles E Romero

Abstract

A fetal posterior cerebral artery (FPCA) is an anatomic variant in which the posterior cerebral artery is an embryological derivative of the internal carotid artery. Although most cases of ischemic strokes in patients with FPCAs involve embolic infarcts, emergent large vessel occlusion of a FPCA is extremely rare. We present two cases of successful endovascular intervention for emergent occlusion of a FPCA, one of which is only the second reported case of a mechanical thrombectomy of a FPCA. We review the embryology of FPCA, the controversy regarding its association with cerebral infarcts, and various approaches used in the treatment of such occlusive lesions.

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Jan 31, 2020·European Journal of Neurology : the Official Journal of the European Federation of Neurological Societies·F ClarençonN-A Sourour
Jun 8, 2021·The Neuroradiology Journal·Mohamad AbdalkaderThanh N Nguyen

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