Internal carotid artery thrombosis due to an unusual soft palate injury in a child

JAAPA. 2013 Oct;26(10):1-3. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000435009.32470.6a.

Abstract

Intraoral trauma is commonly observed in young children due to their tendency to put objects in their mouth. Most of these injuries are minor, without significant morbidity. However, potentially fatal injuries could occur after penetrating trauma to the oral cavity and could initially present with minor clinical findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery Thrombosis / etiology*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Palate, Soft / injuries*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications*