Imaging Pearls ❯ Vascular ❯ Carotid Artery
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- “Common carotid artery (CCA) pseudoaneurysms are rare and potentially lethal, and adequate treatment is warranted in order to prevent rupture or neurologic sequelae. The causes of CCA pseudoaneurysm include blunt or penetrating trauma, infection, and vasculitis, as well as iatrogenic and unknown causes. Previously, surgery was the standard treatment for pseudoaneurysm.
Cases of Common Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm Treated by Stent Graft Hee Ok Kim et al. Case Reports in Otolaryngology Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 674827 - “Common carotid artery (CCA) pseudoaneurysm is usually discovered as pulsate neck mass. The neurological deficit due to compression of nerve can also be seen. The intracranial occlusion or intracranial embolus can occur due to thrombus. This may lead to rupture; the results of which can be fatal, so immediate treatment is necessary.”
Cases of Common Carotid Artery Pseudoaneurysm Treated by Stent Graft Hee Ok Kim et al. Case Reports in Otolaryngology Volume 2012 (2012), Article ID 674827