Asymptomatic carotid acute dissection following focal status epilepticus

• CAD is one of the most important predisposing factors of cerebral ischaemia in young adults. • Focal motor seizures with the involvement of the neck may represent a risk condition of developing CAD; • A heightened awareness for CAD should be recommended in patients affected by epilepsy, carotid dopplers may confirm the clinical suspicion in case of significant neck trauma associated with seizures;