J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1990 May;19(5):623-629.

Cerebral Aneurysms in Childhood and Adolescence

• Byun TS
• Choi BO
• Kim SC
• Sim JH

Abstract

The incidence of intracranal aneurysm is rare in childhood and adolescence. During the period from January 1982 through December 1989, 793 aneurysms were operated on the our department. Of these 8 aneurysms occurred 8 patients under age of 18 years. The average age was 11.6 years(range 4 to 18 years). There were 6 male and 2 females. Presenting sings and symptoms included SAH in 6 aneurysms and focal neurologic deficits in 2 aneurysms. All aneurysms were surgically treated : direct clipping was performed in 6, aneurysmorraphy in 1, trapping alone in 1. The postoperative result were excellent in 5, good in 2, and fair in 1. The rarity of such lesions in childhood and adolescence and their pathogenesis are reviewed briefly.

Keyword

Cerebral aneurysm; Childhood; Adolescence; Congenital anomaly; Surgery

MeSH Terms

Adolescent*
Aneurysm
Female
Humans
Incidence
Intracranial Aneurysm*
Male
Neurologic Manifestations