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We report a rare case of a child with cerebellar infarction confirmed by vertebral angiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. The etiology of this case is unknown. The relevant literature is reviewed.
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Luchini, P., Guida, F., di Paola, F. et al. Vertebrobasilar infarcts in infancy: a case report and review of the literature. Child's Nerv Syst 8, 426–429 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00304795
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