[Infarcts of rostral basilar artery territories clinicoradiological evaluation].

34 cases with infarcts of rostral basilar territory arteries, including posterior cerebral artery (PCA), rostral basilar artery (BA) and superior cerebellar artery (SCA) confirmed by CT and MRI were reported. The clinical manifestations might be divided into 3 groups according to the supplying artery: the cortical branch of PCA (21 cases), the perforated branch of PCA (22 cases) and the SCA (10 cases). However, combination was often seen. MRI is superior than CT in finding lesions of this region. The use of digital substraction angiograph, magnetic resonance angiography and transcranial Doppler in defining the site of vascular occlusion was discussed.