Publications by authors named "Clarice Laverdeur"
Article Synopsis
- Vertebro-basilar dolichoectasia (VBD) is a rare and serious condition with an unclear cause, leading to a poor prognosis and high mortality rate.
- A case study highlights how VBD was discovered in a patient experiencing altered mental status, with brain imaging revealing severe hydrocephalus due to third ventricle compression.
- Despite surgical attempts to manage the condition, including placing an external ventricular shunt, the patient unfortunately died, underlining the challenges in treating VBD.