Thrombosis of the internal carotid artery due to soft palate injury.
Thrombosis of the internal carotid artery is a rare complication of soft palate injury, only 16 cases having been previously documented. We present the case of a 5 1/2 year-old-boy who sustained an apparently trivial laceration to the right aspect of the soft palate. However, 48 hours after injury, a right cerebral infarct occurred with subsequent left hemiparesis. On supportive and rehabilitative management he made a good recovery over a period of one year.
Mains
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Department of Otolaryngology, Belfast City Hospital.
Nagle
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D002341:Carotid Artery Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000293:injuries*