Facial cutaneous cholesterol embolism revealing a tight carotid stenosis: a case report

Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg. 2007 Jan;33(1):62-4. doi: 10.1016/j.ejvs.2006.09.003. Epub 2006 Oct 24.

Abstract

We report a case of systemic cholesterol embolisms (CE) with rare localization to the level of the face from a tight carotid stenosis. The case history is that of a 75 year old patient who presented with cholesterol embolisms in the territory of the external carotid artery. The patient underwent successful carotid endarterectomy with no postoperative neurological event.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carotid Artery, Internal
  • Carotid Stenosis / complications*
  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnosis*
  • Carotid Stenosis / pathology
  • Carotid Stenosis / surgery
  • Embolism, Cholesterol / etiology*
  • Embolism, Cholesterol / pathology
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid
  • Face
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / etiology*
  • Skin Diseases, Vascular / pathology
  • Treatment Outcome