Craniocervical Artery Dissections: A Concise Review for Clinicians
Craniocervical artery dissection (CAD), although uncommon, can affect the young and lead to devastating complications, including stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage. It starts with a tear in the intima of a vessel with subsequent formation of an intramural hematoma. Most CAD occurs spontaneously or after minor trauma. Patients with CAD may exhibit isolated symptoms of an underlying subclinical connective tissue disorder or have a clinically diagnosed connective tissue disorder. Emergent evaluation and computed tomography angiography or magnetic resonance imaging/angiography of the head and neck are required to screen for and to diagnose CAD.
Source: Mayo Clinic Proceedings - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Zafer Keser, James F. Meschia, Giuseppe Lanzino Tags: Concise review Source Type: research
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