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A Posterior Circulation Stroke Presenting with Isolated Truncal Ataxia. Cureus Migliaccio, D. n., Lindquist, B. n. 2017; 9 (9): e1709

Abstract

Vertebral artery dissection is an infrequent and often misdiagnosed cause of stroke. In this case report, we describe a patient with a posterior circulation stroke caused by a vertebral artery dissection, who presented to the emergency department with isolated truncal ataxia. This case emphasizes the importance of obtaining a thorough history and physical exam for all neurologic complaints, including a careful ambulation assessment.

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