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Thrombosis of the internal carotid artery due to soft palate injury

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Brian Mains  and
Michael Nagle
Brian Mains*
Affiliation:
(Belfast)
Michael Nagle
Affiliation:
(Belfast)
*
Brain Mains, F.R.C.S. Department of Otolaryngology, Belfast City Hospital.
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Abstract

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 51/2 year-old-boy who sustained an apparently trival 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.

Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 103 , Issue 8 , August 1989 , pp. 796 - 797
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1989

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