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- Idiopathic extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) vasospasm is a rare condition that can cause strokes in young individuals, as illustrated by a case study of an 18-year-old female who has experienced this since age thirteen.
- The article summarizes existing literature on the 23 documented cases of extracranial ICA vasospasm and discusses the potential underlying mechanisms contributing to this disorder.
- Despite various treatment options being explored, there is currently no known long-term effective treatment for extracranial ICA vasospasm.
Article Abstract
Idiopathic extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) vasospasm is a rare pathological phenomenon that may lead to stroke in young patients. We report a case of an 18 year-old female with recurrent extracranial ICA vasospasm since age thirteen. We summarize published data related to this condition including all twenty-three reported cases of extracranial ICA vasospasm. We describe the various proposed pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this disorder. Various treatment modalities have been attempted but there is no known long-term effective treatment.
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