Bow hunter's stroke.
A case of suspected brain stem infarction (modified Wallenberg syndrome) due to vertebral artery injury in a bow hunter is presented. An anatomical review is presented to explain the neurological involvement, and recommendations are given for avoiding this syndrome.
D000328:Adult; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014854:Lateral Medullary Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*