A young adult with internal carotid artery occlusion during finasteride therapy: pathological findings from a thrombus retrieved by mechanical thrombectomy

January 1, 2026Rinsho ShinkeigakuOpen Access

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To examine the pathological findings of a thrombus in a case of ischaemic stroke associated with finasteride and minoxidil use.
Case report of a 40-year-old male with internal carotid artery occlusion during finasteride and minoxidil therapy.
Thrombus retrieval conducted by mechanical thrombectomy for pathological evaluation.
Analysis of thrombus composition including erythrocytes and fibrin.
The thrombus consisted predominantly of dark red erythrocytes and fibrin.
Finasteride may enhance coagulation through estrogen predominance due to androgen suppression.
Both medications have been linked to cerebrovascular incidents, indicating potential risks during use.

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This case reports on a thrombus analysis in a patient with carotid artery occlusion, suggesting implications of medication use.

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