Case report. Intra-arterial chemotherapy for laryngeal cancer via a non-bifurcating carotid artery

Br J Radiol. 2009 Oct;82(982):e197-9. doi: 10.1259/bjr/78301422.

Abstract

The common carotid artery (CCA) usually divides into the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the external carotid artery (ECA). We present an extremely rare case of a non-bifurcating carotid artery through which intra-arterial chemotherapy for laryngeal cancer was administered. The CCA angiogram, as well as ultrasonographic evaluation of the carotid arteries, demonstrated a non-bifurcating CCA that subsequently constituted the ICA. Furthermore, several branches normally given off by the ECA arose directly from the single carotid artery. Superselective intra-arterial infusion of cis-diamminedichloroplatinum (II) (CDDP) was subsequently performed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / drug therapy*
  • Carotid Artery, Common / abnormalities*
  • Carotid Artery, Common / diagnostic imaging*
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infusions, Intra-Arterial / methods
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / drug therapy*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography

Substances

  • Antineoplastic Agents
  • Contrast Media