Cryptogenic Stroke Secondary to Rare Carotid Web ?

We describe here a case of ischemic stroke caused by a CW in a healthy man. Detection of this vascular abnormality required the use of computed tomography angiography. CW is a specific anatomical structure. Its imaging and clinical manifestations are different from atherosclerosis. It's also is a latent etiology to cryptogenic stroke. CW should be considered in patients with otherwise cryptogenic stroke, otherwise healthy patients presenting with stroke and without the typical risk factors for atherosclerotic carotid disease and stroke.

Source: Neurology India - February 27, 2020 Category: Neurology Authors: Hongwei Liu Wenxia Wang Xiaolian Xing Jing Shi Xiaolong Wang Weirong Li Source Type: research