Posterior projecting carotid bifurcation aneurysms

J Clin Neurosci. 2009 Jun;16(6):844-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2008.08.037. Epub 2009 Mar 20.

Abstract

Posteriorly projecting carotid bifurcation aneurysms are rare. Proximal anterior cerebral artery aneurysms are even more uncommon. Distinguishing between true posteriorly projecting carotid bifurcation aneurysms and carotid A1 aneurysms can be difficult but it is important because small posteriorly projecting carotid bifurcation aneurysms may need a contralateral approach for adequate exposure. We report our experience with a recent case that illustrated this problem.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Brain / blood supply
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / pathology*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / surgery
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / pathology*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal, Dissection / surgery
  • Circle of Willis / diagnostic imaging
  • Circle of Willis / pathology
  • Circle of Willis / surgery
  • Headache / etiology
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / pathology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery
  • Male
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / pathology*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / surgery
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Surgical Procedures
  • Young Adult