Spontaneous Bilateral Internal Carotid Artery Dissection and Migraine: A Potential Diagnostic Delay

Basilar and bilateral carotid dolichoectasia with spontaneous dissection of C2 segment of the internal carotid artery.

We describe a previously unreported case of cranial arterial dolichoectasia associated with spontaneous dissection of the petrous (C2) segment of the internal carotid artery (ICA) with 2 patent lumena. Dolichoectasia of the cranial arteries and different types of double lumen of ICA are discussed. A review of previously reported cases is included.

Spontaneous bilateral recanalization in bilateral internal carotid artery occlusion.

The authors report a young woman with bilateral internal carotid artery occlusion shown by carotid angiography. There was spontaneous bilateral recanalization demonstrated radiographically. The possible causes, e.g. the intake of oral contraceptive drugs, a spontaneous intimal dissection and other etiological features are discussed and the literature is reviewed.

Facial diplegia complicating a bilateral internal carotid artery dissection.

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE We report a case of facial diplegia complicating a bilateral internal carotid artery dissection. CASE DESCRIPTION A 49-year-old patient presented with unilateral headache and oculosympathetic paresis. Cerebral angiography revealed a bilateral internal carotid artery dissection. A few days later, the patient developed a facial diplegia that regressed after arterial recan...

Spontaneous carotid artery dissection.

Bilateral internal carotid artery dissection in cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency.

1 1.05 and arched palate. Neither skin abnormalities nor hyperextensible joints were found. She was treated with aspirin at 250 mg daily. Three days later, she suddenly became comatose and was transferred to the neurological intensive care unit for respiratory assistance. Her Glasgow Coma Scale rated 6, she presented with spastic tetraparesis. Cerebral CT scan, Doppler sonography and cerebral M...