A Case of Reversible Basilar Artery Stenosis in Neuro-Behcet's Disease

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 23(4); 2005 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2005;23(4): 537-540.

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영남대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실, 계명대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실a, 진단방사선과학교실b

A Case of Reversible Basilar Artery Stenosis in Neuro-Behcet's Disease

Yong-Kook Cho

Department of Neurology, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu; Departments of Neurologya and Radiologyb, Keimyung University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea

Abstract

The reversibility of basilar artery stenosis in neuro-Behcet's disease (NB) has been rarely reported. We report a patient with NB who developed brainstem infarction related to severe stenosis in basilar artery. Initial MRA showed severe stenosis in the basilar artery, which was improved on follow-up MRA after immunosuppressive treatment. This case shows that arterial stenosis in NB can be reversed with proper management. KeyWords:Basilar artery stenosis, Reversibility, Neuro-Behcet's disease