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Thrombus of the Internal Carotid Artery: The Contribution of Computed Tomographic Angiography to Clinical Management

Year: 2010

Type: article

Abstract: Intraluminal thrombus adjunct to internal carotid artery plaque is a rare finding on traditional diagnostic imaging. Prompt diagnosis is important as it carries a high risk of recurrent stroke. We describe 2 symptomatic patients with severe stenosis on duplex scanning and internal carotid artery thrombus (ICAT) identified on subsequent computed tomographic angiography. Histology of the surgical specimen confirmed the composition predicted by computed tomography. Computed tomographic angiography can provide accurate diagnosis and characterization of internal carotid thrombus and lead to prompt therapeutic intervention.

Source: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery

DOI: 10.1177/1538574410364420

Authors: George T. Pisimisis, Birgit Kantor, Manju Kalra, Iraklis I. Pipinos

Institutions: Mayo Clinic, University of Nebraska Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering