Internal carotid artery dissection without intracranial infarct following a minor shoulder trauma: The second pediatric case and review of the literature

ConclusionIn carotid artery dissections, prodromal symptoms such as transient ischemic attack, like in our patient, are rarely present in children. For good long term outcomes, it is very important to suspect, diagnose and initiate appropriate treatment in a rapid manner in carotid artery dissection before severe neurological findings such as acute ischemic stroke develops.
Source: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience - Category: Neuroscience Source Type: research