fig 2.

A, T1-weighted axial MR image shows a large metastasis (asterisk) involving the C2 vertebral body and extending into the surrounding soft tissues.

B, Early arterial phase of a preembolization right vertebral angiogram shows a hypervascular mass (arrowheads) supplied by small cervical branches of the vertebral artery.

C, Right vertebral angiogram obtained after balloon occlusion of the vertebral artery at the level of C1 (arrow) and embolization with PVA particles. No residual tumor stain is visible