Publications by authors named "Mohamed Almustafa A Alzerkani"
Surg Neurol Int
October 2022
Article Synopsis
- Fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) is a rare arterial condition characterized by abnormal growth in the arterial walls, affecting mainly intermediate-sized arteries, with a documented incidence of 0.42-3.4%, and even rarer instances of unilateral cases.
- This report discusses a unique case of localized extracranial FMD in the carotid artery, which was linked to recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and treated with extracranial-intracranial bypass surgery for improved blood flow.
- A review of existing literature found only six similar documented cases of localized FMD affecting the internal carotid artery, mostly in younger women,
