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13th June 2023

A 50-year-old woman presents with a headache, neck pain and dysphagia

A 50-year-old woman presents with a headache, neck pain and dysphagia, which occurred shortly after an appointment with her chiropractor. She has no past medical history of note. On examination, she has a left-sided ptosis and miosis.

Which of the following options is the most likely cause of her symptoms?

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