Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 22, 2026

A Rat Carotid Artery Pressure-Controlled Segmental Balloon Injury with Periadventitial Therapeutic Application
06:53

A Rat Carotid Artery Pressure-Controlled Segmental Balloon Injury with Periadventitial Therapeutic Application

Published on: July 9, 2020

Carotid artery dissection following a minor household accident in a 10-month-old child

J M Moriarty1, C Lukas, L Rossler

  • 1Department of Radiology, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. jonnymoriarty@yahoo.com

Irish Journal of Medical Science
|June 23, 2009
PubMed

Insights

Minor soft palate trauma can cause internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection and stroke in children. Prompt diagnosis is crucial for managing this rare but severe complication.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Carotid artery dissection is a significant cause of ischemic stroke in children.
  • Blunt trauma to the soft palate can rarely lead to internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection, resulting in thrombosis, embolism, and stroke.

Observation:

  • A 10-month-old infant sustained minor intra-oral trauma from a fall while holding a spoon.
  • Following a symptom-free interval, the child experienced decreased consciousness.
  • Cranial imaging revealed left ICA occlusion, perivascular edema, and cerebral ischemia.

Findings:

  • The case highlights a rare instance of internal carotid artery dissection secondary to minor soft palate trauma in an infant.
  • Imaging confirmed arterial occlusion and subsequent cerebral ischemia.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the potential for severe neurological complications from seemingly minor oral trauma in children.
  • The diagnostic challenge in young children, due to delayed symptoms and assessment difficulties, necessitates high clinical suspicion for carotid dissection.
Abstract

More Related Videos

Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model of Neonatal Stroke in P10 Rats07:56

Transient Middle Cerebral Artery Occlusion Model of Neonatal Stroke in P10 Rats

Published on: April 21, 2017

Vascular Balloon Injury and Intraluminal Administration in Rat Carotid Artery09:41

Vascular Balloon Injury and Intraluminal Administration in Rat Carotid Artery

Published on: December 23, 2014

Related Concept Videos

Arteries of the Head and Neck01:26

Arteries of the Head and Neck

The human body's intricate network of arteries ensures that every organ system receives the necessary oxygen and nutrients for optimal function. The arterial network in the head and neck region is particularly complex, providing vital blood flow to the brain, eyes, and other critical structures. Prominent arteries in this region include the internal carotid arteries and the vertebral arteries.
The internal carotid arteries supply blood to the anterior portion of the cerebrum. They enter the...
Transient Ischemic Attack l: Introduction01:26

Transient Ischemic Attack l: Introduction

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a temporary, focal reduction in cerebral blood flow. Although symptoms resemble those of an ischemic stroke, the interruption in perfusion is short-lived and does not cause permanent infarction. TIAs are clinically important because they often serve as early warning events for future stroke.Mechanisms of Transient Cerebral IschemiaTransient cerebral ischemia may arise through several mechanisms. One...
The Arch of Aorta01:10

The Arch of Aorta

The coronary arteries, originating from the ascending aorta, bifurcate from two sinuses located within the ascending aorta. Positioned just above the aortic semilunar valve, these sinuses house essential aortic baroreceptors and chemoreceptors, crucial for maintaining cardiac function. The left coronary artery and the right coronary artery branch off from the left posterior and anterior aortic sinuses, respectively.
Encircling the heart, the coronary arteries form a ring-like structure before...