A clinical case of ischemic stroke in a patient with bilateral agenesia of the internal carotid arteries
https://doi.org/10.64265/3033-649X-2026.2.2.77-84
Abstract
Introduction. Abnormalities of the circle of Willis can be associated with the development of cerebrovascular pathology.
Description of cases. This article presents an extremely rare clinical observation of a patient with bilateral agenesis of the internal carotid arteries who suff ered an ischemic stroke in the vertebrobasilar territory due to dissection and occlusion of one of the vertebral arteries.
Discussion and conclusion. Based on the presented case and a few scientifi c publications, the possible pathogenetic link between bilateral internal carotid artery agenesis and the development of cerebrovascular disorders is discussed.
About the Authors
P. G. Shnyakin
Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University; Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Pavel G. Shnyakin – Dr. Sci. (Med.), Professor, Head of the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery with a Course of Postgraduate Education; Head of the Regional Vascular Center
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 1, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 3A, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
A. O. Gavrilova
Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University; Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Anna O. Gavrilova – Clinical Resident at the Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Neurosurgery with a Course of Postgraduate Education; neurosurgeon
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 1, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 3A, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
N. V. Tyumentsev
Prof. V.F. Voino-Yasenetsky Krasnoyarsk State Medical University; Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nikolay V. Tyumentsev – Teaching Assistant at the Department of Radiation Diagnostics with a Course of Postgraduate Education; Head of the Department of Radiation Diagnostics
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 1, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 3A, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
A. A. Filippov
Krasnoyarsk Regional Clinical Hospital
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexey A. Filippov – Radiologist at the Department of Radiation Diagnostics
Partizana Zheleznyaka str., 3A, Krasnoyarsk, 660022
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Shnyakin P.G., Gavrilova A.O., Tyumentsev N.V., Filippov A.A. A clinical case of ischemic stroke in a patient with bilateral agenesia of the internal carotid arteries. Sibneuro. 2026;2(2):77-84. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.64265/3033-649X-2026.2.2.77-84
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