Disappeared pulsatile tinnitus related to petrous segment stenosis of the ICA after relief of the stenosis by stenting

Interv Neuroradiol. 2013 Mar;19(1):97-101. doi: 10.1177/159101991301900115. Epub 2013 Mar 4.

Abstract

Pulsatile tinnitus may result from turbulent flow within the internal carotid artery (ICA). Atherosclerotic carotid stenosis is a rare but well-known cause of pulsatile tinnitus. The classical treatment was endarterectomy or ligation for proximal ICA disease or stenting for distal ICA lesions. Endovascular techniques offer new ways to treat atherosclerotic vascular stenosis lesions. We describe two cases of pulsatile tinnitus caused by stenosis within the petrous segment of the ICA and treated by stent-assisted angioplasty.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Angioplasty / methods*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Stenosis / complications*
  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Carotid Stenosis / therapy*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Stents*
  • Tinnitus / etiology*
  • Tinnitus / therapy*
  • Treatment Outcome