Facial cutaneous cholesterol embolism revealing a tight carotid stenosis: a case report.
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Abstract
We report a case of systemic cholesterol embolisms (CE) with rare localization to the level of the face from a tight carotid stenosis. The case history is that of a 75 year old patient who presented with cholesterol embolisms in the territory of the external carotid artery. The patient underwent successful carotid endarterectomy with no postoperative neurological event.
Medical subject headings
- Carotid Stenosis
- Embolism, Cholesterol
- Skin Diseases, Vascular