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Transient bilateral occipital lobe ischemia: Microembolization through a trigeminal artery

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Microembolization from an ulcerated carotid artery to both occipital lobes via a persistent trigeminal artery was observed in a patient presenting with episodic bilateral central scotomata. Symptomatic relief was obtained following carotid endarterectomy. This unique pathway which resulted in occipital lobe ischemia has not been previously reported.

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  1. Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroradiology University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA

    R. M. Quencer

  2. Department of Neurology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA

    J. Simon

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Quencer, R.M., Simon, J. Transient bilateral occipital lobe ischemia: Microembolization through a trigeminal artery. Neuroradiology 18, 273–275 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00327692

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