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February 2, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Spontaneous Unilateral Extracranial Internal Carotid Artery Dissection and Pseudoaneurysm Presenting as Complete Caudal Cranial Nerve Palsy

JMJustus Maximilian Müller-Goebel NNNathalie Nierobisch HJHans H. Jung

Key Points

To explore the implications of unilateral extracranial internal carotid artery dissection on cranial nerve function.
Analyzed cases of cranial nerve palsy related to carotid artery dissection.
Considered interdisciplinary collaboration for diagnosis and treatment.
Implemented conservative management using antithrombotic medication.
Identified carotid artery dissection as a cause of cranial nerve palsy.
Conservative management yielded good clinical outcomes.
Emphasized the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment.

Abstract

In patients exhibiting multiple cranial nerve palsy, pathologies such as carotid artery dissection close to the jugular foramen should be considered as a potential cause of the rare Collett-Sicard syndrome. Interdisciplinary collaboration helps to facilitate rapid diagnosis and treatment establishment. Conservative management with antithrombotic medication results in a satisfying outcome.

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