J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1998 Jan;27(1):114-117.

A Case of Traumatic Cerebral Infarction due to Injury of the Petrosal Internal Carotid Artery Resulting from Head Trauma

• Suh BS
• Lee JS
• Hwang GC
• Lee SJ
• Park HI

Abstract

Deteriorated mental status and new neurological deficits after head trauma signify the formation of intracranial hematoma or brain edema. In a case of head trauma accompanied by basal skull fracture, even if without intracranial hematoma formation or edema, we should be alert to the possibility of injury of the petrosal carotid artery which needs prompt diagnostic evaluation and management. We report a case of traumatic cerebral infarction due to injury of the petrosal internal carotid artery and review the literatures.

Keyword

Traumatic cerebral infarction; Basal skull fracture; Petrosal internal carotid artery

MeSH Terms

Brain Edema
Carotid Arteries
Carotid Artery, Internal*
Cerebral Infarction*
Craniocerebral Trauma*
Edema
Head*
Hematoma
Skull Fractures