Carotid web

Czech version

Authors: H. Zítek ¹; E. Nossek ²; M. Sameš ¹
Authors‘ workplace: Neurochirurgická klinika FZS UJEP, v Ústí nad Labem a KZ, a. s. –, Masarykovy nemocnice v Ústí nad, Labem, o. z. ¹; Department of Neurosurgery, NYU, Grossman School of Medicine, New, York, New York, USA. ²
Published in: Cesk Slov Neurol N 2022; 85(5): 363-367
Category: Review Article
doi: https://doi.org/10.48095/cccsnn2022363

Overview

Carotid web is considered to be a less common, but overlooked cause of recurrent cryptogenic ischemic stroke. It is defined as a fibromuscular dysplasia forming a shelf-like protrusion in the carotid bulb that alters regional hemodynamics with a high risk of blood clot formation and its embolization intracranially. The web could be well visualized on CTA; however, it can be missed in the absence of significant carotid stenosis or the presence of an intraluminal thrombus. Treatment includes antiplatelet therapy, but also interventions – carotid endarterectomy or endovascular stenting. The carotid web typically leads to ischemic stroke in younger patients without any other cardiovascular risk factors.

Keywords:

stroke – carotid web – cryptogenic ischemic stroke – arteria carotis interna

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Czech and Slovak Neurology and Neurosurgery

2022 Issue 5