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Vertebrobasilar Dolichoectasia Causing An Optic Tract Syndrome.

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Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia (VBD) is characterized by significant dilation, elongation, and tortuosity of the vertebrobasilar system. We present a unique case of VBD, confirmed by neuroimaging studies, showing vascular compression of… Click to show full abstract

Vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia (VBD) is characterized by significant dilation, elongation, and tortuosity of the vertebrobasilar system. We present a unique case of VBD, confirmed by neuroimaging studies, showing vascular compression of the right optic tract and lower cranial nerves leading to an incongruous left homonymous inferior quadrantanopia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.

Keywords: causing optic; vertebrobasilar dolichoectasia; optic tract; dolichoectasia causing

Journal Title: Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology
Year Published: 2017

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