Spontaneous dissection of the internal carotid artery during magnetic resonance imaging
Timothy J Biega1, Christopher M Putman, Franklin A Marden
1Department of Radiology, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC 20052, USA.
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 18, 2006
Abstract:
Spontaneous dissection of the internal carotid artery is an increasingly recognized condition that is readily identifiable with magnetic resonance imaging and -angiography. Early recognition of this entity is essential for optimizing medical management and avoiding potential cerebral infarction. We present a case of dissection of the internal carotid artery that occurred during magnetic resonance imaging and describe the immediate imaging characteristics.
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