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Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 81: e0065, 2022. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1407669

ABSTRACT

RESUMO Os aneurismas intracranianos são dilatações em segmentos arteriais que irrigam o sistema nervoso central. Acometem 2% da população e as alterações oftalmológicas podem ser as primeiras manifestações do quadro. O objetivo deste relato foi descrever um caso de aneurisma de artéria carótida interna que cursou com restrição da movimentação ocular, alteração do reflexo fotomotor, ptose palpebral, dor facial e cervical. O diagnóstico foi confirmado pela identificação do aneurisma por meio do exame de angiografia cerebral. Foi realizado teste de oclusão por balão, cujo resultado positivo possibilitou a oclusão total da artéria carótida interna por meio de ligadura cirúrgica, procedimento este realizado com sucesso.


ABSTRACT Intracranial aneurysms are dilations in segments of the arteries that irrigate the central nervous system. They affect 2% of the population and the ophthalmologic disorders may be the first evidence in the clinical examination. The aim of the report is to describe a case of an internal carotid artery aneurysm that showed restrictions of ocular movements, change of pupillary light reflex, palpebral ptosis, facial, and cervical pain. This diagnosis was confirmed by the identification of the aneurysm through angiography. A balloon occlusion test was performed, and its positive result made a complete occlusion of the Internal Carotid Artery possible through surgery ligation, procedure that was successful.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Aged , Blepharoptosis/etiology , Carotid Artery Diseases/complications , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Intracranial Aneurysm/complications , Ophthalmoplegia/etiology , Facial Pain/etiology , Cerebral Angiography , Carotid Artery Diseases/surgery , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/surgery , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Intracranial Aneurysm/surgery , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnostic imaging , Neck Pain/etiology , Balloon Occlusion
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J. vasc. bras ; 20: e20200243, 2021. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1250233

ABSTRACT

Abstract Isolated dissection of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is rare in young patients and is a cause for strong suspicion of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD), especially when associated with artery elongation and tortuosity. The natural history of cerebrovascular FMD is unknown and management of symptomatic patients can be challenging. We report the case of a 44-year-old female patient with a history of transient ischemic attack in the absence of cardiovascular risk factors, associated with an isolated left ICA dissection and kinking. Carotid duplex ultrasound confirmed the diagnosis of dissection and demonstrated severe stenosis of the left ICA. The patient underwent surgical repair and histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of FMD with dissection. An autogenous great saphenous vein bypass was performed and the patient had an uneventful recovery. Cervical carotid artery dissection can be related to underlying arterial pathologies such as FMD, and the presence of ICA tortuosity highlights certain peculiarities for optimal management, which might be surgical.


Resumo A dissecção isolada da artéria carótida interna em pacientes jovens é rara, e a displasia fibromuscular deve ser altamente suspeitada principalmente quando estiver associada a alongamento e tortuosidade da artéria. A história natural da displasia fibromuscular cerebrovascular é desconhecida, e o manejo de pacientes sintomáticos pode ser desafiador. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente de 44 anos com histórico de ataque isquêmico transitório sem fatores de risco cardiovasculares, associado a dissecção e acotovelamento isolados da artéria carótida interna esquerda. O ultrassom duplo das carótidas confirmou o diagnóstico de dissecção e demonstrou estenose grave na artéria carótida interna esquerda. A paciente foi submetida a reparo cirúrgico, e a avaliação histopatológica confirmou o diagnóstico de displasia fibromuscular com dissecção. Foi realizada cirurgia de ressecção do segmento e reconstrução com veia safena magna autógena, e a paciente se recuperou sem complicações. A dissecção da artéria carótida cervical pode estar relacionada a doenças arteriais subjacentes, como a displasia fibromuscular, e a presença da tortuosidade da artéria carótida interna destaca algumas particularidades no manejo ideal, o qual pode ser cirúrgico.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection/complications , Fibromuscular Dysplasia/complications , Constriction, Pathologic , Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection/surgery , Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection/diagnostic imaging
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ABC., imagem cardiovasc ; 34(2)2021. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1291096

ABSTRACT

Adulto jovem de 18 anos que evoluiu após traumatismo craniencefálico leve com fístula carotídea direta. Apresentou zumbido e exoftalmia, ambos de característica pulsátil e à esquerda. Foi submetido a estudo com Doppler das carótidas, que mostrou elevadas velocidades do fluxo sanguíneo e índices de resistência reduzidos nas artérias carótidas comum e interna esquerdas, compatíveis com fístula carotídea direta. A angiotomografia computadorizada cerebral confirmou a fístula carotídea. Foi encaminhado para tratamento endovascular por embolização, com sucesso. O Doppler de carótidas pode ter papel importante no diagnóstico das fístulas carotídeas diretas e acompanhamento de pacientes submetidos à terapêutica endovascular.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Adolescent , Carotid Artery Diseases/physiopathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula/therapy , Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula/diagnostic imaging , Brain Injuries, Traumatic/diagnostic imaging , Echocardiography, Doppler, Color/methods , Embolization, Therapeutic/methods , Endovascular Procedures/methods , Computed Tomography Angiography/methods
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Colomb. med ; 51(3): e504560, July-Sept. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1142825

ABSTRACT

Abstract Case description: 37-year-old female with PCR-RT swab for COVID-19 positive, with neurological manifestation as a result of internal carotid artery occlusion. Clinical findings: Nasal congestion and sneezing of 5 days duration; pulsatile headache in the left hemicranium 3 days prior to admission, with intensity 6/10 according to the visual analogue scale, accompanied by phosphenes, photophobia and diplopia; with subsequent developing right hemiparesis over a 26-hour period. Treatment and result: She was given medical management with oral antiplatelet agents and anticoagulants (subcutaneous and oral) during his hospitalization, it was not possible to perform thrombolysis and thrombectomy due to the high risk of complications. He was discharged at 14 days, without functional limitation, symmetrical strength in upper and lower limbs, bilateral visual acuity 20/20, denying headache. Clinical relevance: The case presented here describes a pattern in how data supporting an association between COVID-19 and stroke in young populations with or without typical vascular risk factors, sometimes with only mild respiratory symptoms, is increasing. Prospective studies are required to further evaluate this association, as well as anticoagulation studies to prevent these potentially life-threatening events.


Resumen Descripción del caso: Mujer de 37 años con hisopado PCR-RT para COVID-19 positivo, con manifestación neurológica por oclusión de la arteria carótida interna. Hallazgos clínicos: Congestión nasal y estornudos de 5 días de duración; cefalea pulsátil en hemicráneo izquierdo 3 días antes del ingreso, con intensidad 6/10 según la escala visual analógica, acompañada de fosfenos, fotofobia y diplopía; con posterior desarrollo de hemiparesia derecha durante un período de 26 horas. Tratamiento y resultado: Se le brindó manejo médico con antiagregantes plaquetarios orales y anticoagulantes (subcutáneos y orales) durante su internación, no fue posible realizar trombólisis y trombectomía por alto riesgo de complicaciones. Fue dado de alta a los 14 días, sin limitación funcional, fuerza simétrica en miembros superiores e inferiores, agudeza visual bilateral 20/20, negando cefalea. Relevancia clínica: Se describe un patrón que indica cómo están aumentando los datos que apoyan una asociación entre COVID-19 y el accidente cerebrovascular en poblaciones jóvenes con o sin factores de riesgo vascular típicos, a veces con solo síntomas respiratorios leves. Se requieren estudios prospectivos para evaluar más a fondo esta asociación, así como estudios de anticoagulación para prevenir estos eventos potencialmente mortales.


Subject(s)
Adult , Female , Humans , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Carotid Artery Thrombosis/etiology , COVID-19/complications , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Carotid Artery Thrombosis/diagnosis , Carotid Artery Thrombosis/drug therapy , Reverse Transcriptase Polymerase Chain Reaction , COVID-19/diagnosis , Anticoagulants/therapeutic use
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Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(1): 31-35, Jan. 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1091903

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SUMMARY Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia is a rarely agentic disorder of the lipoprotein metabolism intimately related to premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease that can lead to high disability and mortality. Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia typically affects not only the aortic root, compromising the coronary ostia, but also affects other territories such as the carotid, descending aorta, and renal arteries. Multi-contrast high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) provides a validated and useful method to characterize carotid artery atherosclerotic plaques quantitatively. However, very few studies have been done on assessing plaque composition in patients with Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia using high-resolution MRI. This report is to evaluate the value of MRI in accessing carotid artery disease in patients with Homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. We describe a 28-year-old patient from Beijing, China, who presented to the Neurology Clinic with intermittent blurred vision of the right eye, headache, nausea, and vomiting for eight years without obvious causes. Familial hypercholesterolemia was suspected based on medical history and laboratory examination. Carotid Doppler ultrasound showed bilateral common carotid artery, internal carotid artery, and external carotid artery wall thickening with hyperechoic signals. Subsequently, high-resolution multi-contrast MRI of the carotid showed calcification with hypo-intense areas located at the middle layer of the plaque, with moderate stenosis. The plaque located at the right bifurcation of the common carotid artery extended to the internal carotid artery, causing lumen stenosis close to occlusion. The patient was treated with right carotid artery endarterectomy. At a 6-month follow-up, there had been no recurrence of the patient's symptoms.


RESUMO A hipercolesterolemia familiar homozigótica, uma doença patogênica rara do metabolismo da lipoproteína intimamente relacionada com a doença cardiovascular aterosclerótica prematura, pode conduzir a uma elevada deficiência e mortalidade. A hipercolesterolemia familiar homozigótica afeta tipicamente não só a raiz aórtica, comprometendo os óstios coronários, mas também outros territórios, como a carótida, a aorta descendente e as artérias renais. Imagens de ressonância magnética multicontraste de alta resolução (RM) fornecem um método validado e útil para caracterizar quantitativamente as placas de aterosclerose da artéria carótida. No entanto, muito poucos estudos foram feitos sobre a avaliação da composição da placa em doentes com hipercolesterolemia familiar homozigótica utilizando ressonância magnética de alta resolução. Este trabalho deve avaliar o valor da ressonância magnética no acesso à doença da artéria carótida em doentes com hipercolesterolemia familiar homozigótica. Descrevemos um paciente de 28 anos de Pequim, China, que se apresentou à clínica neurológica com visão turva intermitente do olho direito, dor de cabeça, náuseas e vômitos por oito anos sem causas aparentes. Suspeitava-se de hipercolesterolemia familiar com base no histórico médico e no exame laboratorial. O ultrassom Doppler carotídeo mostrou uma artéria carótida bilateral comum, artéria carótida interna e parede da carótida externa espessando-se com sinais hiperecoicos. Posteriormente, a ressonância multicontraste de alta resolução da carótida mostrou calcificação com áreas hipointensas localizadas na camada média da placa, com estenose moderada. A placa localizada na bifurcação direita da artéria carótida comum estendia-se até a artéria carótida interna, causando estenose do lúmen próxima à oclusão. O paciente foi tratado com endarterectomia da artéria carótida direita. Em seis meses de acompanhamento, não houve recorrência dos sintomas do paciente.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Thrombosis/diagnostic imaging , Coronary Artery Disease/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Carotid Stenosis/diagnostic imaging , Plaque, Atherosclerotic/diagnostic imaging , Hyperlipoproteinemia Type II/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, External/pathology , Carotid Artery, External/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color/methods , Plaque, Atherosclerotic/pathology , Carotid Intima-Media Thickness , Computed Tomography Angiography/methods
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J. vasc. bras ; 19: e20190124, 2020. tab, graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1091012

ABSTRACT

RESUMO As estenoses graves e oclusões do tronco braquiocefálico (artéria inominada) são raras, e apresentam uma grande variedade de manifestações clínicas, com alterações relacionadas a isquemia cerebral hemisférica, vertebrobasilar e de membro superior direito. A causa mais comum é a aterosclerose. A ultrassonografia vascular com Doppler pode revelar inversão de fluxo na artéria vertebral direita, hipofluxo na subclávia, e vários tipos de alterações no fluxo da carótida direita, incluindo hipofluxo, inversão parcial do fluxo durante o ciclo cardíaco, e até mesmo inversão completa do fluxo na carótida interna, achado este bastante raro. Os autores descrevem o caso de paciente do sexo feminino, tabagista, com estenose grave do tronco braquiocefálico e crises de lipotimia. Além do roubo de artéria subclávia e do fluxo parcialmente invertido na carótida comum direita, a paciente apresentava exuberante fluxo invertido na carótida interna durante todo o ciclo cardíaco, achado este não encontrado na literatura em tamanha magnitude.


ABSTRACT Occlusions and severe stenoses of the innominate artery (brachiocephalic trunk) are rare and present with a wide variety of clinical manifestations, with hemispheric, vertebrobasilar and right upper limb ischemic symptoms. The most common cause is atherosclerosis. Duplex scanning may show right vertebral artery flow reversal, diminished subclavian flow, and several patterns of right carotid flow disturbance, including slow flow, partial flow reversal during the cardiac cycle and even complete reversal of flow in the internal carotid artery, which is a very uncommon finding. Herein, the authors describe the case of a female patient who was a heavy smoker, had severe stenosis of the brachiocephalic trunk, and had episodes of collapse. Besides the subclavian steal and partial flow reversal in the common carotid artery, duplex scanning also showed high-velocity reversed flow in the internal carotid artery during the entire cardiac cycle, a finding that is not reported in the literature at this magnitude.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Blood Circulation , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Brain Ischemia/blood , Subclavian Steal Syndrome , Brachiocephalic Trunk/pathology , Ultrasonography, Doppler/methods , Constriction, Pathologic
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Arq. bras. oftalmol ; 81(2): 148-152, Mar.-Apr. 2018. graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-950435

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Differentiating glaucomatous from nonglaucomatous optic disc cupping remains challenging. We present a case of a 48-year-old woman with an internal carotid aneurysm of approximately 3.5 mm × 6.5 mm that mimicked normal-tension glaucoma. The patient had a 2-year history of low vision acuity in her left eye and frontal oppressive headache. Owing to the carotid aneurysm, she developed an asymmetric vertical cup-to-disc ratio above 0.2, and marked inferotemporal neuronal rim loss and pallor of the residual rim were noted in the left disc. She also developed a visual field defect with an arcuate scotoma in the left eye. The patient was referred to a neurosurgeon and underwent endovascular aneurysm occlusion. This case highlights the diagnostic importance of recognizing that many neurological defects remain underdiagnosed.


RESUMO diferenciação de escavações glaucomatosas e não glaucomatosas ainda permanece um desafio ainda nos dias de hoje. Nos descrevemos um caso de aneurisma de carótida interna medindo 3.5mm x 6.5mm que simulava um glaucoma de pressão normal. O caso é sobre uma paciente feminino de 48 anos com história de 2 anos de baixa acuidade visual no olho esquerdo e cefaléia frontal. Devido ao aneurisma de carótida a paciente desenvolveu uma assimetria de escavação vertical maior que 0.2 no olho esquerdo em relação ao direito com defeito localizado da camada de fibras nervosas temporal inferior. Ela também apresentava um defeito arqueado temporal superior a esquerda, cruzando a linha média vertical consistente. Após o diagnostico confirmado pela ressonância magnética funcional, a paciente foi enviada para o neurocirurgião para realização de uma oclusão endovascular do aneurisma. Esse caso nos alerta da importância de se lembrar que não apenas o glaucoma gera escavações suspeitas no disco óptico e que ainda muitos defeitos por causas neurológicas são subdiagnosticados.


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Low Tension Glaucoma/diagnostic imaging , Aneurysm/diagnosis , Retina/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Carotid Artery Diseases/physiopathology , Carotid Artery Diseases/pathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/physiopathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Low Tension Glaucoma/physiopathology , Low Tension Glaucoma/pathology , Visual Field Tests , Intraocular Pressure
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 74(5): 396-404, May 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-782025

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the intercarotid distance (ICD) of patients with pituitary macroadenoma and compare to heatlhy controls. Method We retrospectively reviewed contrast-enhanced MRI images from twenty consecutive patients diagnosed with non-functioning pituitary macroadenoma, measured the ICD at two different levels (petrous segment – ICD1 and horizontal cavernous segment – ICD2) and compared to twenty paired controls. Results There was no statistically significant difference of the mean ICD1 between the groups and subgroups. For the ICD2 there was statistically significant difference between the case and controls. However, there was no significant difference between the patients with smaller adenomas and the controls. In contrast, the patients with giant adenomas showed statistically significantly higher ICD2 than the controls. Conclusion The ICD at the horizontal segment of the cavernous carotid tends to be wider in patients with giant pituitary adenomas than in healthy individuals or patients with smaller adenomas.


RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a distância intercarotídea (DIC) de pacientes com macroadenoma de hipófise e comparar com controles saudáveis. Método Foram analisados retrospectivamente imagens de ressonância magnética com contraste de vinte pacientes consecutivos com diagnóstico de macroadenoma hipofisário não-funcionante, medidas as DIC em dois níveis diferentes (segmento petroso – DIC1 e segmento cavernoso horizontal – DIC2) e comparados com vinte controles pareados. Resultados Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa da DIC1 média entre os grupos e subgrupos. Para a DIC2 houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os casos e controles. No entanto, não houve diferença significativa entre os doentes com adenomas menores e os controles. Entretanto, os pacientes com adenomas gigantes tiveram estatisticamente significativamente DIC2 que os controlos. Conclusão A DIC no segmento horizontal da carótida cavernoso, tende a ser mais larga em doentes com adenomas hipofisários gigantes do que em indivíduos saudáveis ou de pacientes com adenomas menores.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Young Adult , Pituitary Neoplasms/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Adenoma/diagnostic imaging , Pituitary Neoplasms/pathology , Sphenoid Sinus/pathology , Sphenoid Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging/methods , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Adenoma/pathology , Case-Control Studies , Cavernous Sinus/pathology , Cavernous Sinus/diagnostic imaging , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. bras. oftalmol ; 73(1): 40-43, Jan-Feb/2014. graf
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-712756

ABSTRACT

A dolicoectasia da artéria carótida interna (ACI) é uma condição rara que pode ser acompanhada de manifestações neuro-oftalmológicas, como perda da acuidade e alteração do campo visual decorrente da compressão do nervo óptico (NO). O objetivo é relatar um caso de paciente do sexo masculino, 67 anos, portador de glaucoma primário de ângulo aberto (GPAA) com evolução atípica, assimetria de escavação, palidez da rima do NO à esquerda, devido à neuropatia óptica compressiva à esquerda, por segmento dolicoectásico da ACI. O diagnóstico foi baseado na história clínica, aspecto do NO e exames de neuroimagem.


Dolichoectasia of the internal carotid artery (ICA) is a rare condition that may be associated with neuro-ophthalmic manifestations, such as loss of visual acuity and visual field resulting from compression of the optic nerve (ON). The aim is to report a 67-year-old male patient with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) with atypical evolution, asymmetry of cupping and increased pallor of the rim of the left ON, due to compressive optic neuropathy by the dolichoectatic segment. The diagnosis was based on clinical history, appearance of the ON and neuroimaging.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Aged , Vision Disorders/etiology , Carotid Artery Diseases/complications , Optic Nerve Diseases/etiology , Glaucoma, Open-Angle/complications , Nerve Compression Syndromes/etiology , Vision Disorders/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Imaging , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/diagnostic imaging , Visual Fields/physiology , Optic Nerve Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Intraocular Pressure/physiology , Nerve Compression Syndromes/diagnostic imaging
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São Paulo; s.n; 2013. 64 p. ilus, tab. (BR).
Thesis in Portuguese | LILACS, BBO | ID: biblio-866690

ABSTRACT

A identificação de ateroma de carótida em radiografia panorâmica de pacientes com alterações sistêmicas que predispõem a aterosclerose é mais frequente do que em amostras da população em geral. O uso da terapia antirretroviral combinada (TARVc), que prolongou a sobrevida dos pacientes portadores do HIV (HIV+), também contribuiu para o aumento da incidência de alterações metabólicas e provavelmente de complicações cardiovasculares. Este estudo teve o objetivo de investigar a prevalência de imagens suspeitas de ateromas de carótida (ISAC) em radiografias panorâmicas de pacientes HIV+ em tratamento no Centro de Atendimento de Pacientes Especiais (CAPE) da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo, bem como tentar identificar variáveis associadas à ocorrência destas imagens. Foram avaliadas 300 radiografias de pacientes de ambos os gêneros e com média de idade de 40 anos (18-73 anos). A prevalência de radiografias com ISAC foi de 8,2% (25/300). Estes pacientes apresentaram a média de idade significativamente maior do que a dos pacientes sem ISAC (p= 0,008) e a mediana do nadir de CD4 significativamente menor (p=0,019). O uso do medicamento lopinavir/r (LPV/r) estava associado a chance 2,8 vezes maior para presença de ISAC (OD=2,79 1,12-6,95 IC=95%, p=0,045). Conclui-se que quanto maior a idade maior a probabilidade de ocorrência de ISAC e que as variáveis significativas encontradas (nadir de CD4 e LPV/r) são compatíveis com os fatores de risco cardiovascular observados em pacientes portadores do HIV, relacionados tanto à gravidade da infecção como ao uso de medicamentos.


The identification of calcified carotid artery atheroma (CCAA) in panoramic radiography of patients with systemic diseases that predispose the atherosclerosis is more frequent than in the general population samples. The use of high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), which prolonged the life of patients with HIV (HIV+), also increase the incidence of cardiovascular complications, probably by the use of protease inhibitors (PI). This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of suspected images of CCAA in panoramic radiographs of HIV+ patients in treatment in the Special Care Dentistry Center of the University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil, as well as trying to identify variables associated with these images. Three hundred radiographs of patients of both genders, with a mean age of 40 years (18-73 years) were evaluated. The prevalence of CCAA suspected images was 8.2% (25/300). This patients showed the mean age significantly higher than that of the patients without CCAA images (p = 0.008) and the CD4 nadir median significantly lower (p = 0.019). The use of HAART with lopinavir/r (LPV/r) was associated with a greater chance for CCAA images (OD 2.79, CI 95% 1.12-6.95; p = 0.045). In conclusion, patients with higher age are more susceptible to CCAA suspected image and the significant variables found (CD4 nadir and LPV/r) are compatible with the cardiovascular risk factors in patients HIV+, related both to the severity of the infection and the use of antiretroviral.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Cardiovascular Diseases , HIV , Radiography, Panoramic
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Arq. neuropsiquiatr ; 70(12): 917-921, Dec. 2012. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-660313

ABSTRACT

This study evaluated anatomical variants in the carotid siphon and of the circle of Willis in patients with aneurysms. We performed a retrospective analysis of cerebral angiographies. The Control Group was composed of patients without aneurysms. Posterior communicating artery (PcomA) aneurysms were more common in women (p<0.05), and the anterior communicating artery (AcomA) aneurysms in men (p<0.1). The incidence of fetal-type PcomA was higher in cases with co-occurring PcomA aneurysm (24 versus 8%, p<0.05). Patients with AcomA aneurysm had higher incidence of A1 hypoplasia (p<0.0001, OR=32.13, 95%CI 12.95-79.71) and lower frequency of fetal-type PcomA compared to their control counterparts (p=0.0125). The angle of carotid siphon was narrower in patients with PcomA aneurysm (27.3±19.1 versus 34.8±22.6, p=0.028). In conclusion, a narrower carotid siphon or the presence of fetal-type PcomA or A1 hypoplasia may cause hemodynamic stress, thereby promoting the formation of aneurysms in susceptible individuals.


O presente estudo avaliou as variantes anatômicas do sifão carotídeo e da parte posterior do polígono de Willis em pacientes com aneurismas. Foi realizada uma análise retrospectiva de angiografias cerebrais. O Grupo Controle foi composto por pacientes sem aneurismas. Aneurismas da artéria comunicante posterior (ACP) foram mais frequentes em mulheres (p<0,05), e aqueles da anterior (ACA) em homens (p<0,1). A incidência do tipo fetal da ACP foi maior nos casos com co-ocorrência de aneurisma da ACP (24 versus 8%, p<0,05). Pacientes com aneurisma da ACA tiveram maior incidência de hipoplasia A1 (p<0,0001, OR=32,13, IC95% 12,95-79,71) e menor frequência do da ACP fetal comparados com os controles (p=0,0125). O ângulo do sifão carotídeo era mais estreito em pacientes com aneurismas da ACP (27,3±19,1 versus 34,8±22,6, p=0,028). Em conclusão, um sifão carotídeo estreito e a presença de ACP fetal ou hipoplasia A1 podem causar estresse hemodinâmico, promovendo a formação de aneurismas em indivíduos suscetíveis.


Subject(s)
Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Carotid Artery, Internal , Circle of Willis/pathology , Intracranial Aneurysm/etiology , Case-Control Studies , Cerebral Angiography , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Circle of Willis , Intracranial Aneurysm , Retrospective Studies
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JCPSP-Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan. 2011; 21 (4): 239-241
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-110170

ABSTRACT

A lady with aortitis syndrome developed in-stent restenosis [ISR] of the innominate artery stent and critical stenosis of right internal carotid artery. The therapeutic challenge was gaining access to the carotid vessel, after treating the innominate artery ISR and all the while using distal protection to circumvent potential cerebral embolism. Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty [PTA] with or without stenting is a safe therapeutic option for re-vascularization of the supra aortic vessels. In the event of re-stenosis, re-treatment with PTA and stenting is safe. Ample evidence-base exists now for carotid artery stenting [CAS] in preference to carotid endarterectomy in patients with stenotic lesions of the carotid vessels


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Carotid Stenosis/therapy , Catheterization , Brachiocephalic Trunk/pathology , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Constriction, Pathologic , Embolic Protection Devices , Intracranial Embolism/prevention & control , Aortitis/therapy
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Neurosciences. 2010; 15 (2): 122-125
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-125536

ABSTRACT

We report a case of meningovascular syphilis in a young adult woman presenting with left hemiparesis due to near occlusion of proximal cervical internal carotid with subacute middle cerebral artery territory infarction. Diagnosis was made on the basis of positive serum, and spinal fluid serology for syphilis, carotid Doppler, and magnetic resonance angiography, as well as improvement after intravenous penicillin therapy. In this case report, the imaging findings were described and related literature was reviewed


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Adult , Syphilis, Cardiovascular/diagnostic imaging , Carotid Artery, Internal/microbiology , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color , Brain/pathology , Brain/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Magnetic Resonance Imaging
15.
Indian J Pediatr ; 2009 Oct; 76(10): 1061-1062
Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-142406

ABSTRACT

A newborn presented at 14 hrs of age with right sided clonic seizures and shrill cry. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the brain showed left cerebral hemiatrophy with cystic changes in left fronto-parietal lobe and parasylvian region. The Magnetic Resonance Angiography revealed hypoplasia of left supraclinoid Internal Carotid Artery and hypoplasia and irregularity of vessel wall affecting the left Middle Cerebral Artery. Such an early presentation of this rare disorder has not been reported previously. Recognition of this anomaly has important implications during carotid and trans-sphenoidal surgery, in thromboembolic disease, and in the surveillance and detection of associated cerebral aneurysms.


Subject(s)
Apgar Score , Carotid Artery, Internal/abnormalities , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Cerebral Angiography/methods , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Infant, Newborn , Magnetic Resonance Angiography/methods , Male , Phenobarbital/therapeutic use , Recurrence , Risk Assessment , Seizures/congenital , Seizures/diagnosis , Seizures/drug therapy , Seizures/etiology , Treatment Outcome , Vascular Malformations/complications , Vascular Malformations/diagnosis , Term Birth
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Arq. bras. endocrinol. metab ; 52(7): 1189-1193, out. 2008. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-499731

ABSTRACT

Sellar and parasellar masses blocking inhibitory hypothalamic dopaminergic tonus can produce hyperprolactinemia. One of these conditions, seldom reported, is internal carotid artery aneurysm causing pituitary stalk compression and hyperprolactinemia, the majority of which is related to small increases in serum prolactin levels. The aim of this study is to report the case of a patient with an internal carotid aneurysm and severe hiperprolactinemia. A 72 years old female patient, on oncology follow-up for clinically controlled cervical carcinoma, was evaluated due to worsening chronic headaches. During the investigation, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed a sellar mass associated with high prolactin level (1.403 µg/L) that initially was considered a macroprolactinoma, and treated with bromocriptine. However, subsequent pituitary MRI suggested an internal carotid aneurysm, which was confirmed by an angioresonance imaging of cerebral vessels. On low bromocriptine dose (1.25 mg/day), there was a prompt normalization of prolactin levels with a great increase (> 600 µg/L) after withdrawal, which was confirmed several times, suggesting HPD. We report a patient with internal carotid artery aneurysm with severe hyperprolactinemia never reported before in patients with HPD, and the need for a differential diagnosis with macroprolactinomas even considering high prolactin levels.


Massas selares e parasselares podem produzir hiperprolactinemia por bloquear o tônus inibitório hipotalâmico de dopamina. Uma destas condições, raramente reportada, é o aneurisma de artéria carótida interna causando compressão da haste hipofisária e hiperprolactinemia, a maioria com pequenas elevações da prolactina. O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o caso de uma paciente com aneurisma de carótida interna e grave hiperprolactinemia. Paciente feminina, 72 anos, em acompanhamento oncológico por carcinoma de colo de útero clinicamente controlado, avaliada por causa da piora de cefaléia crônica. Durante investigação, tomografia computadorizada e ressonância magnética (RM) de hipófise mostraram massa selar associada com altos níveis de prolactina (1.403 µg/L), sendo avaliado como macroprolactinoma e tratado com bromocriptina. Entretanto, RM subseqüente sugeriu aneurisma de carótida interna que foi confirmado por angiorressonância de vasos cerebrais. Em uso de baixas doses de bromocriptina (1,25 mg/dia), houve pronta normalização da prolactina com grande elevação (> 600 µg/L) após a retirada do medicamento, sendo confirmado por várias vezes sugerindo DHH. Reporta-se uma paciente com aneurisma de artéria carótida interna com grave hiperprolactinemia, nunca descrita anteriormente em pacientes com DHH, e a necessidade do diagnóstico diferencial com macroprolactinoma, mesmo considerando altos níveis de prolactina.


Subject(s)
Aged , Female , Humans , Carotid Artery Diseases/complications , Hyperprolactinemia/etiology , Intracranial Aneurysm/complications , Pituitary Neoplasms/diagnosis , Prolactinoma/diagnosis , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Hypothalamo-Hypophyseal System/physiology , Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnosis , Pituitary Gland/pathology , Pituitary Neoplasms/complications , Prolactin/blood , Prolactinoma/complications
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Arq. int. otorrinolaringol. (Impr.) ; 12(2): 289-294, abr.-jun. 2008. ilus
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-495789

ABSTRACT

Introdução: As afecções vasculares do osso temporal cursam com história clínica e exame físico semelhantes e podem ser diferenciados através de exames de imagem, os mais comuns são: paragangliomas, bulbo de jugular alto e artéria carótida aberrante. Os paragangliomas são tumores bem vascularizados formados por capilares e pré-capilares interpostos por células de origem neuroectodérmica. O bulbo jugular é a região anatômica correspondente à união do seio sigmóide e da veia jugular interna e é denominado bulbo de jugular alto quando há protusão da veia jugular interna para o interior da cavidade timpânica. A artéria carótida interna normalmente penetra no osso petroso pelo canal carotídeo separada da veia jugular interna pela bainha carotídea, no segmento vertical inicial está separada da orelha média por uma placa óssea. O trajeto anormal da artéria carótida interna pode ser explicado por malformação embrionária que impede a formação da placa óssea. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo é relatar cinco casos de afecções vasculares do osso temporal e discutir o diagnóstico diferencial e tratamento destas lesões.


Introduction: The vascular affections of temporal bone follow similar clinical symptoms and signs and can be distinguished through radiological investigation. The usual ones are: paraganglioma, high jugular bulb and aberrant internal carotid artery. The paraganglioma are vascular tumor formed by capillaries and pre-capillaries vessels originating from neuroectodermical cells. The jugular bulb is the anatomic point which joins sigmoid sinus and jugular vein; it is called high jugular bulb when the jugular vein protrudes into tympanic cavity. The carotid artery enters the etrous bone through the carotid canal that is apart from jugular vein by carotid sheath, in initial vertical segment it is apart from the middle ear by a bone plate. The abnormal course of the carotid artery can be explained by an embryological malformation that prevents bone plate formation. Objective: The target of this study is to report five cases of vascular affections of temporal bone and to discuss their differential diagnostic and therapeutic approach.


Subject(s)
Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Vascular Diseases/diagnosis , Temporal Bone/pathology , Carotid Body Tumor/diagnosis , Jugular Veins/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential
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Journal of Korean Medical Science ; : 1113-1117, 2008.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-36252

ABSTRACT

We report a case of pituitary apoplexy resulting in right internal carotid artery occlusion accompanied by hemiplegia and lethargy. A 43-yr-old man presented with a sudden onset of severe headache, visual disturbance and left hemiplegia. Investigations revealed a nodular mass, located in the sella and suprasellar portion and accompanied by compression of the optic chiasm. The mass compressed the bilateral cavernous sinuses, resulting in the obliteration of the cavernous portion of the right internal carotid artery. A border zone infarct in the right fronto-parietal region was found. Transsphenoidal tumor decompression following conservative therapy with fluid replacement and steroids was performed. Pathological examination revealed an almost completely infarcted pituitary adenoma. The patient's vision improved immediately after the decompression, and the motor weakness improved to grade IV+ within six months after the operation. Pituitary apoplexy resulting in internal carotid artery occlusion is rare. However, clinicians should be aware of the possibility and the appropriate management of such an occurrence.


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Male , Carotid Artery Diseases/diagnosis , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Diagnosis, Differential , Embolization, Therapeutic , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Pituitary Apoplexy/complications , Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Journal of Tehran University Heart Center [The]. 2008; 3 (2): 77-81
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-88169

ABSTRACT

The presence of significant carotid stenosis in coronary artery bypass grafting [CABG] patients increases the risk of either transient ischemic attack or stroke. However, there is a dearth of data on the risk for patients with unilateral total occlusion of the carotid artery. We herein report our results of cardiac surgery in patients with unilateral total occlusion of the carotid artery. We examined 10,000 patients who underwent carotid artery duplex scanning before CABG or other cardiac procedures between January 2001 and September 2006 at Tehran Heart Center. The occlusions were detected via carotid Doppler screening and were confirmed through conventional or MR angiography. Among these patients, 15 [0.15%] patients had unilateral total occlusion of the internal carotid artery, and all of them underwent elective cardiac surgery. During cardiopulmonary bypass, the mean arterial pressure was maintained at above 60 mmHg with vasopressure drugs and increasing flow pump. There were 4 patients with left and 11 patients with right carotid occlusions. Four patients had a history of cerebrovascular accident. The mean cross-clamp time [min] and perfusion time [min] was 50.7 +/- 17.3 and 94.2 +/- 26.7, respectively. The mean graft number was 4.1 +/- 0.9. One of these patients expired intraoperatively because of low cardiac output. In one [6.66%] patient, postoperative cerebrovascular accident occurred on the contralateral side of the totally occluded region. All the patients recovered uneventfully. Our results suggest that CABG can be performed in patients with unilateral total occlusion of the internal carotid artery without ipsilateral stroke using our strategies


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Carotid Artery, Internal/pathology , Carotid Artery Diseases , Prospective Studies , Thoracic Surgery , Ischemic Attack, Transient , Stroke , Magnetic Resonance Angiography , Cardiac Output, Low , Postoperative Complications
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