Carotid Artery Dissection as Initial Manifestation of Overlapping Sarcoidosis and Antiphospholipid Syndrome in a Young Woman

Key Points

• To report the case of a young woman who experienced a stroke due to carotid artery dissection associated with sarcoidosis and antiphospholipid syndrome.
• Detailed clinical evaluation for inflammatory features in a young woman presenting with stroke.
• Utilized vascular imaging to assess the cervical internal carotid artery dissection.
• Employed a targeted work-up to identify underlying systemic causes.
• Identified carotid artery dissection as an initial manifestation of overlapping conditions.
• Confirmed coexistence of sarcoidosis and antiphospholipid syndrome in the patient.
• Recommended long-term anticoagulation for effective management.