David Eugenio Hinojosa-Gonzalez1, Ana S Ferrigno1, Hector R Martinez2, Juan S Farias1, Enrique Caro-Osorio2, Jose A Figueroa-Sanchez3. 1. Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico. 2. Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico; Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, Tecnologico de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico. 3. Tecnologico de Monterrey, Escuela de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Monterrey, Mexico; Instituto de Neurologia y Neurocirugia, Hospital Zambrano Hellion, Tecnologico de Monterrey, San Pedro Garza Garcia, Mexico. Electronic address: dr.figueroa@tec.mx.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Lenticulostriate artery aneurysms (LSAs) are rare vascular aberrations. Despite the potentially catastrophic sequelae of aneurysmal rupture, the optimal management strategy for LSA aneurysms has not been determined. The aim of the present review is to provide an overview of the clinical presentation and treatment strategies for LSA aneurysms. METHODS: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Cochrane, EBSCOhost, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest search engines to identify reported studies of LSA aneurysms until July 1, 2020. A descriptive analysis was performed. RESULTS: A total of 71 studies with 112 cases of LSA aneurysms were included. Patient age ranged from 2 months to 83 years (median, 44.5 years). Male and female patients were affected similarly (49% and 51%, respectively). The most common presentation was aneurysmal rupture (78%), and headache was the most frequently reported symptom (36%). Overall, 48% of the patients had undergone underwent surgical treatment, 30% conservative management, 21% endovascular treatment, and 1% radiosurgery. Four patients died, all of whom had presented with aneurysmal rupture. CONCLUSION: We have summarized the reported cases of LSA aneurysms, with their clinical presentation, management, and outcomes, for physicians who may be confronted with this diagnosis. Future studies that use available classification systems and include as much detail as possible should be encouraged to fully elucidate the optimal management strategy for these patients.
BACKGROUND:Lenticulostriate artery aneurysms (LSAs) are rare vascular aberrations. Despite the potentially catastrophic sequelae of aneurysmal rupture, the optimal management strategy for LSA aneurysms has not been determined. The aim of the present review is to provide an overview of the clinical presentation and treatment strategies for LSA aneurysms. METHODS: Using the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines, a literature search was conducted in the PubMed, Cochrane, EBSCOhost, Scopus, Web of Science, and ProQuest search engines to identify reported studies of LSA aneurysms until July 1, 2020. A descriptive analysis was performed. RESULTS: A total of 71 studies with 112 cases of LSA aneurysms were included. Patient age ranged from 2 months to 83 years (median, 44.5 years). Male and female patients were affected similarly (49% and 51%, respectively). The most common presentation was aneurysmal rupture (78%), and headache was the most frequently reported symptom (36%). Overall, 48% of the patients had undergone underwent surgical treatment, 30% conservative management, 21% endovascular treatment, and 1% radiosurgery. Four patients died, all of whom had presented with aneurysmal rupture. CONCLUSION: We have summarized the reported cases of LSA aneurysms, with their clinical presentation, management, and outcomes, for physicians who may be confronted with this diagnosis. Future studies that use available classification systems and include as much detail as possible should be encouraged to fully elucidate the optimal management strategy for these patients.
Authors: Alexander G Wisniewski; Mohammad Mahdi Shiraz Bhurwani; Kelsey N Sommer; Andre Monteiro; Ammad Baig; Jason Davies; Adnan Siddiqui; Ciprian N Ionita Journal: Proc SPIE Int Soc Opt Eng Date: 2022-04-04