Ultrasonographic, CTI and MRI of Aberrant Internal Carotid Artery: Infrequent but Important to Know

Abstract This article describes the aberrant course of the internal carotid artery (ICA) through the middle ear as an extremely rare vascular anomaly. On the basis of a case report, the findings of magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography imaging, and especially color-coded duplex sonography...

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Published in:The International journal of angiology 2016-12, Vol.25 (5), p.e142-e144
Main Authors: Schaumberg, J., Tomandl, B., Brunner, F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
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Summary:Abstract This article describes the aberrant course of the internal carotid artery (ICA) through the middle ear as an extremely rare vascular anomaly. On the basis of a case report, the findings of magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography imaging, and especially color-coded duplex sonography are presented. The diagnosis of an aberrant ICA is important to avoid severe surgical complications of a retrotympanic mass as well as unnecessary diagnostic or therapeutic approaches in expectation of a stroke.
ISSN:1061-1711
1615-5939
DOI:10.1055/s-0035-1559827