Abstract
Carotid artery web is an underrecognized source and is found in about 1-2% of patients with acute ischemic stroke. Although, first described four decades ago, optimal therapy for carotid web is not yet known. Carotid stenting and endarterectomy are increasingly used for carotid web treatment, given its definitive treatment and avoiding the complications associated with anticoagulation. The case reported here is of an ischemic stroke secondary to a mobile thrombus on a carotid web evident on CT angiography and successful definitive treatment with delayed carotid wall stent placement. In young patients who have a diagnosis of ischemic stroke, the carotid web should be on the differential and adequate neuroimaging with either CTA or DSA should be pursued.
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