Subclavian steal syndrome with an unusual presentation

J Clin Neurosci. 2003 Nov;10(6):699-701. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2002.12.002.

Abstract

Steal syndrome has been known since 1960 in the medical literature. It is the pathological process in which blood flows in reverse direction and if vessels supplying the intracranial structures are involved, a variety of neurological symptoms may develop. In this paper, we report a case with left subclavian steal syndrome that presented solely by paroxysmal numbness on the right side of the lip and tongue and discuss the clinical importance from the neurological point of view.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography
  • Angioplasty
  • Aorta, Thoracic / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta, Thoracic / pathology
  • Aorta, Thoracic / physiopathology
  • Arm / blood supply
  • Arm / physiopathology
  • Axillary Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Axillary Artery / pathology
  • Axillary Artery / physiopathology
  • Cerebrovascular Circulation / physiology
  • Contraceptives, Oral / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypotension / etiology
  • Radial Artery / physiopathology
  • Smoking / adverse effects
  • Stents
  • Subclavian Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Subclavian Artery / pathology
  • Subclavian Artery / physiopathology*
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome / diagnostic imaging
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome / pathology
  • Subclavian Steal Syndrome / physiopathology*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vertebral Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Vertebral Artery / pathology
  • Vertebral Artery / physiopathology*
  • Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / etiology*
  • Vertebrobasilar Insufficiency / physiopathology

Substances

  • Contraceptives, Oral