Thrombus of the internal carotid artery: The contribution of computed tomographic angiography to clinical management

George T. Pisimisis; Birgit Kantor; Manju Kalra; Iraklis I. Pipinos

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Thrombus of the internal carotid artery: The contribution of computed tomographic angiography to clinical management

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

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	302-304
Number of pages	3
Journal	Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Volume	44
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1538574410364420
State	Published - May 2010

Keywords

Computed tomographic angiography
Embolic stroke
Internal carotid thrombus

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Surgery
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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