Clot composition in retrieved thrombi after mechanical thrombectomy in strokes due to carotid web.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The association of carotid webs (CaW) and ischemic stroke is being increasingly recognized. Data on the histologic clot architecture in strokes caused by CaW has not been previously described. Understanding thrombi histopathology may provide insight into the pathophysiology of CaW-related strokes.

Methods

This case series presents three patients with acute ischemic stroke thought to be caused by ipsilateral CaW. Thromboemboli were retrieved from the middle cerebral artery (MCA) by mechanical thrombectomy and histologic analysis was performed.

Results

Three patients aged between 41 and 55 years with few to no vascular risk factors presented with symptoms concerning for an acute MCA territory infarction (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) rang

SUBMITTER: Koneru S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8262373 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature