Julien Joux1, Nicolas Chausson2, Séverine Jeannin2, Martine Saint-Vil2, Mehdi Mejdoubi2, Jean-Luc Hennequin2, Lydia Deschamps2, Didier Smadja2, Stéphane Olindo2. 1. From the Departments of Neurology (J.J., N.C., S.J., M.S.-V., D.S., S.O.), Radiology (M.M.), Vascular Surgery (J.-L.H.), and Pathology (L.D.), Fort-de-France University Hospital, Martinique, French West Indies. julien.joux@gmail.com. 2. From the Departments of Neurology (J.J., N.C., S.J., M.S.-V., D.S., S.O.), Radiology (M.M.), Vascular Surgery (J.-L.H.), and Pathology (L.D.), Fort-de-France University Hospital, Martinique, French West Indies.
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: An atypical form of fibromuscular dysplasia located in the internal carotid-bulb (CaFMD) is thought to be uncommon and is poorly described as a cause of ischemic stroke in the young. This study aimed to obtain a better description of CaFMD in Afro-Caribbean population, who could be particularly affected by it. METHODS: This study included consecutive patients <55 years consulting at Fort-de-France University Hospital Stroke Center (Martinique, FWI) found to have CaFMD as the only cause after a comprehensive work-up. CaFMD was diagnosed when computed tomographic angiography showed a bulbar spur without calcification. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients with stroke and CaFMD were identified. Computed tomographic angiography showed 2 CaFMD patterns: a thin (n=15) or thick (n=10) spur. Three patients initial computed tomographic angiography images showed a mural thrombus overlying the CaFMD. CaFMD was surgically removed from 7 of 25 and 20 of 25 patients who received antiplatelet therapy; after mean follow-up of 25.3±19.5 months, their respective recurrence rates were 0% and 30%. CONCLUSIONS: CaFMD could be a common condition in young Afro-Caribbeans with carotid-territory ischemic stroke. Recurrences were frequent under antiplatelet treatment, while surgical CaFMD removal seemed more effective.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: An atypical form of fibromuscular dysplasia located in the internal carotid-bulb (CaFMD) is thought to be uncommon and is poorly described as a cause of ischemic stroke in the young. This study aimed to obtain a better description of CaFMD in Afro-Caribbean population, who could be particularly affected by it. METHODS: This study included consecutive patients <55 years consulting at Fort-de-France University Hospital Stroke Center (Martinique, FWI) found to have CaFMD as the only cause after a comprehensive work-up. CaFMD was diagnosed when computed tomographic angiography showed a bulbar spur without calcification. RESULTS: Twenty-five patients with stroke and CaFMD were identified. Computed tomographic angiography showed 2 CaFMD patterns: a thin (n=15) or thick (n=10) spur. Three patients initial computed tomographic angiography images showed a mural thrombus overlying the CaFMD. CaFMD was surgically removed from 7 of 25 and 20 of 25 patients who received antiplatelet therapy; after mean follow-up of 25.3±19.5 months, their respective recurrence rates were 0% and 30%. CONCLUSIONS: CaFMD could be a common condition in young Afro-Caribbeans with carotid-territory ischemic stroke. Recurrences were frequent under antiplatelet treatment, while surgical CaFMD removal seemed more effective.
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