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Duplex Ultrasound Recognition of Spontaneous Carotid Dissection

A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Gerald B. Zelenock, MD

Phillip J. Bendick, PhD

Charles J. Shanley, MD

Royal Oak, Michigan

Spontaneous dissection of the internal carotid artery is an uncommon entity with a variable clinical presentation. A high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis, and prompt diagnosis and treatment with anticoagulation are essential for improved patient outcomes. Duplex ultrasound provides a safe and reliable imaging modality for early diagnosis and followup. The authors present a case of spontaneous internal carotid artery dissection with duplex ultrasound findings and a review of the literature.

Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, Vol. 38, No. 5, 455-460 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/153857440403800510


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