Development of Internal Carotid Artery Dissection During Masturbation

J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis. 2021 Jan;30(1):105387. doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105387. Epub 2020 Nov 11.

Abstract

Sexual intercourse is known as one of the daily activities triggering spontaneous cervicocephalic artery dissection (sCAD), however, it has been unclear if masturbation can trigger the development of sCAD. Herein, we report a case of sCAD in association with masturbation. A 51-year-old right-handed man developed subarachnoid hemorrhage during masturbation. The dissection of the left internal carotid artery was evident on the 9th hospital day. Finally, he was treated with stenting and coiling and discharged with a good prognosis.

Keywords: Dissection; Internal carotid artery; Masturbation; Sexual intercourse; Subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / therapy
  • Endovascular Procedures / instrumentation
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Masturbation / complications*
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome