Maria Diez Blanco, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Enrique Marco de Lucas, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sara Sanchez Bernal MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Elena Lopez Uzquiza, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Marta Drake Perez, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Eva Ruiz Perez, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

To describe the imaging findings, including CT angiography and CT perfusion, in patients with acute carotid dissection. To establish a differential diagnosis with other diseases that can mimic carotid dissection and their correlation with MR angiography.  

Pathophysiology and causal factors:                1. Spontaneous                2. Traumatic Imaging techniques and findings:                - Multimodal acute stroke CT:                      o Non enhanced CT                      o CT perfusion                      o CT angiography                - Pearls and key findings in elderly and young patients Correlation with clinical and imaging findings:                      a. MR and MRA                      b. DSA                      c. Doppler-Ultrasound Main differential diagnosis                      a. T carotid obstruction                      b. Carotid atherosclerosis                      c. Arterial fibrodysplasia                      d. Vasculitis                      e. Artifacts Potential pitfalls in image interpretation  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14007268/14007268_ivo9.pdf

Diez Blanco, M, Marco de Lucas, E, Sanchez Bernal, S, Lopez Uzquiza, E, Drake Perez, M, Ruiz Perez, E, How to Detect Carotid Dissections in the Acute Stroke Setting. Suvival Guide for Beginners.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14007268.html