Post-traumatic dissecting aneurysms of bilateral cervical carotid arteries with delayed complications

Neurol India. 2006 Mar;54(1):81-2. doi: 10.4103/0028-3886.24715.

Abstract

Carotid dissection is an uncommon complication of trauma. They can present with immediate or delayed complications. We describe the case of a young patient with bilateral carotid dissections and acute infarcts. Brief review of literature and treatment options are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Athletic Injuries*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / complications
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / etiology*
  • Functional Laterality
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Radiography