Cerebral embolism and carotid-hyoid impingement syndrome.

Authors :: Kho LK
Bates TR
Thompson A
Dharsono F
Prentice D
Source :: Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia [J Clin Neurosci] 2019 Jun; Vol. 64, pp. 27-29. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Apr 12.
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: Embolic stroke of undetermined source (ESUS) is not uncommon in young patients. Here, we describe two cases of stroke from an unusual aetiology; cerebral embolization from carotid artery injury presumed secondary to hyoid bone impingement. Both patients demonstrated angiographic evidence of hyoid bone impingement. Following resection of the greater cornu of the hyoid bone, neither patient had further strokes.<br /> (Copyright © 2019. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Subjects :: Adult
Female
Humans
Stroke etiology
Carotid Artery Injuries etiology
Carotid Artery, Internal abnormalities
Hyoid Bone abnormalities
Intracranial Embolism etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 1532-2653
Volume :: 64
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 30987808
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jocn.2019.03.040