Internal Carotid Dissection as the Cause of Stroke in Childhood
Internal carotid artery (ICA) dissection is a cause of stroke, but it is often underdiagnosed in children. ICAs’ risk factors and pathogenic mechanisms are poorly understood, and the treatment is still empirical. We report the case of a previously healthy 9-year-old girl who presented with involunta...
Main Authors: | Giulia Cinelli, Vitaliana Loizzo, Lisa Montanari, Ilaria Filareto, Elisa Caramaschi, Barbara Predieri, Lorenzo Iughetti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2021-01-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Pediatrics |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2021/5568827 |
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