K C Lee1, J Y Joo, K S Lee, Y S Shin. 1. Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous recanalization in a completely thrombosed giant aneurysm is a very rare condition. CASE DESCRIPTION: An 18-year-old woman presented with a serpentine variety giant aneurysm of the posterior cerebral artery, in which spontaneous recanalization of a completely thrombosed lumen was demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging and angiography. The patient was treated by trapping of the parent artery and aneurysmectomy. CONCLUSION: This case will provide insight into the potential for spontaneous recanalization in completely thrombosed giant aneurysms.
BACKGROUND: Spontaneous recanalization in a completely thrombosed giant aneurysm is a very rare condition. CASE DESCRIPTION: An 18-year-old woman presented with a serpentine variety giant aneurysm of the posterior cerebral artery, in which spontaneous recanalization of a completely thrombosed lumen was demonstrated on magnetic resonance imaging and angiography. The patient was treated by trapping of the parent artery and aneurysmectomy. CONCLUSION: This case will provide insight into the potential for spontaneous recanalization in completely thrombosed giant aneurysms.
Authors: O Suzuki; S Miyachi; M Negoro; T Okamoto; Y Sahara; K Hattori; N Kobayashi; T Kojima; J Yoshida Journal: Interv Neuroradiol Date: 2004-10-22 Impact factor: 1.610