Spontaneous recanalization is a rare phenomenon especially in relation to cerebral arteries. In this case report we describe a 54 year old male who is a diabetic and a hypertensive with an underlying seizure disorder presented with weakness of the right arm and instability while walking. Imaging of the patient revealed right ICA stenosis (70- 80 %). The stenosis resolved completely after dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel (75 mg) and aspirin (75mg) and statins (40 mg) for about 6 weeks.

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Dr Sri Karan Uddesh Tanugula

Final Year Post Graduate, Sri Ramachandra University and Research Institute, Porur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu