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Occipital neuralgia: a symptomatic case caused by an abnormal left vertebral artery

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  1. Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Neurology, University of Pisa, Via Roma, 67, 56126, Pisa, Italy

    Cinzia Lucchesi & Sara Gori

  2. Emergency Department, Neuroradiology Unit, Pisa, Italy

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Lucchesi, C., Puglioli, M. & Gori, S. Occipital neuralgia: a symptomatic case caused by an abnormal left vertebral artery. Neurol Sci 34, 243–245 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-012-0964-6

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