Internal carotid artery thrombosis in a child secondary to intraoral trauma

F R Melio; J L Jones; W T Djang

doi:10.1016/0736-4679(96)00079-0

Internal carotid artery thrombosis in a child secondary to intraoral trauma

J Emerg Med. 1996 Jul-Aug;14(4):429-33. doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(96)00079-0.

Authors

F R Melio¹, J L Jones, W T Djang

Affiliation

¹ Department of Emergency Medicine, Wake Medical Center, Raleigh, North Carolina 27610, USA.

PMID: 8842915
DOI: 10.1016/0736-4679(96)00079-0

Abstract

A case of intraoral trauma leading to thrombosis of the internal carotid artery in a child is reported. Presentation, evaluation, and treatment of this entity are reviewed. Sequelae of this injury include delayed neurological deficits and death.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Accidental Falls
Carotid Artery Thrombosis / diagnosis
Carotid Artery Thrombosis / drug therapy
Carotid Artery Thrombosis / etiology*
Carotid Artery, Internal
Humans
Infant
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Male
Oropharynx / injuries*
Time Factors