Coil embolization of posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm of the ophthalmic artery causing subarachnoid hemorrhage. Case report

J Neurosurg. 2007 Nov;107(5):1043-6. doi: 10.3171/JNS-07/11/1043.

Abstract

The authors report a unique case of subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by a traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the ophthalmic artery, which was successfully treated with coil embolization. Clinical and imaging features, as well as the relevant literature, are described.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm, False / complications*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / complications
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Ophthalmic Artery*
  • Orbital Fractures / complications
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology*