Left Carotid Artery Thrombosis Due to Thromboangiitis Obliterans

We present the case of a 42-year-old homeless female smoker, who was found dead outdoors. Although originally suspected to be a possible trauma-related death, autopsy revealed a thrombus in her left carotid artery, which caused an acute cerebral infarction. It was concluded that thromboangiitis obliterans, likely precipitated by smoking, was the cause of the thrombosis and subsequent death.
Source: The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology - Category: Forensic Medicine Tags: Case Reports Source Type: research