Circumflex Scapular Artery Pseudoaneurysm as an Unusual Source of Emboli in Recurrent Posterior Circulation Stroke.

OBJECTIVE

To present a rare cause of recurrent posterior embolic strokes originating from a partially thrombosed pseudoaneurysm of a shoulder artery after arthroscopy.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

The clinical history, complementary studies and follow-up were reviewed.

RESULTS

The patient was successfully embolized and presented no new ischemic episodes at the 3-month follow-up visit.

CONCLUSIONS

Shoulder artery pseudoaneurysm should be considered as an unusual source of posterior embolic strokes.