Case Notes
History
34 yo male SLE w/ renal failure, recent strokeExam
Prior Study
Dicom
Findings
| Low Neck Evaluation (Aorta, Brachiocephalic, Proximal Common Carotid (CCA) & Proximal Vertebral Arteries) | Correct Answer | Your Answer |
|---|---|---|
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There is evidence of aortic arch dissection or other abnormality. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of occlusion of brachiocephalic arteries. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of stenosis of brachiocephalic arteries. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of occlusion at the origin of a carotid artery. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of stenosis at the origin of a carotid artery. |
No | NA |
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Given a CCA is occluded, are the vertebral to occipital branch of the external carotid artery (EAC) collateral arcades functional. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of occlusion in the proximal segment of a vertebral artery. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of stenosis in the proximal segment of either vertebral artery. |
No | NA |
| Upper cervical neck & intracranial/extradural evaluation | Correct Answer | Your Answer |
|---|---|---|
|
There is evidence of occlusion at the carotid bifurcation including proximal ICA or ECA or both. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of flow-limiting stenoses within either the high cervical carotid or the vertebral arteries, exceeding 60% or less by NASCET standards. |
No | NA |
|
There is dissection, pseudoaneurysm, or intimal web or both in the high cervical ICA's or vertebral arteries. |
No | NA |
|
There is intimal ulceration or intimal dehiscence in the area(s) of carotid plaque. |
No | NA |
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There is intraluminal soft clot in the area of carotid plaque or pseudoaneurysm. |
No | NA |
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There is large vessel vasculopathy (FMD) of high cervical or intracranial/extradural ICA or vertebral arteries. |
No | NA |
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There is focal flow-limiting stenosis/occlusion of the ICA in its' intracranial-extradural segment. |
No | NA |
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There is focal stenosis or occlusion of the ICA or the vertebral at the dural ring or within the intradural vertebral segment. |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of reduced size of the either the high cervical carotid or vertebral arteries related to downstream stenosis |
No | NA |
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There is functional EC-IC collateral with enlargement of the internal maxillary or middle meningeal arteries. |
No | NA |
|
There is increased size of either the ICA or vertebral arteries consistent with exaggerated intracranial flow demand (i.e. collateralization). |
No | NA |
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There is is evidence of macrovasculopathy of the proximal intradural ICA with stenoses and or abnormal perforators (both lenticulostriate and/or thalamostriate) representing moyamoya collateralization (disease, syndrome or adult moyamoya forms). |
No | NA |
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There is evidence of meningeal arteries connecting with pial arteries representing moyamoya collateralization. |
No | NA |
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There is thrombosis of internal jugular or other large neck veins. |
No | NA |
|
There is thrombosis of the sigmoid, transverse, or torcular sinuses. |
No | NA |
| Other | Correct Answer | Your Answer |
|---|---|---|
|
No other abnormalities are noted. |
No | NA |
Impression
Expert Answer
Both of the above are true.
Your Answer
Recommendations & Acuity
Recommendations
Expert Answer
Proceed with CVT imaging
Your Answer
Acuity
Expert Answer
Emergent (Action Necessary now)