Trombose carotídea após traumatismo contuso / Carotideal thrombosis after blunt trauma

ABSTRACT

The authors report a case of thrombosis of common and internal carotid arteries caused by blunt trauma. They emphasize the rarity of this lesion and the variability of clinical presentation. Different forms of treatment are analysed, such as the use of anticoagulation and surgery. Treatment needs to be individualized for each patient.