J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2002 May;31(5):488-490.

Spontaneous Resolution of Dissecting Aneurysm Arising from the Posterior Cerebral Artery

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  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.

Abstract

A case of isolated dissecting aneurysm of the posterior cerebral artery responsible for ischemic episode and subarachnoid hemorrhage is reported. Angiogram showed a fusiform dilatation of the P1-P2 segment of the right posterior cerebral artery. The dissecting aneurysm was disappeared spontaneously on follow-up angiogram. It is recommended that, in a subset of neurologically stable patient who represents fusiform dilatation angiographically, angiographic monitoring should be undertaken to assess the tendency for spontaneous resolution before planning of surgical intervention.

Keyword

Dissecting aneurysm; Posterior cerebral artery; Spontaneous resolution

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm, Dissecting*
Dilatation
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Posterior Cerebral Artery*
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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