J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2002 May;31(5):488-490.
Spontaneous Resolution of Dissecting Aneurysm Arising from the Posterior Cerebral Artery
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University, Iksan, Korea.
Abstract
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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.