Neurointervention.
2009 Feb;4(1):25-28.
Endovascular Treatment of Large Mycotic Aneurysm in Cavernous Internal Carotid Artery : A Case Report
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Radiology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea. kimshin@netsgo.com
- 2Department of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
- 3Department of Neurology, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
- 4Department of Neurosurgery, Ulsan University Hospital, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract
- Intracranial mycotic aneurysms are secondary to infectious endocarditis, meningoencephalitis, cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis, sinusitis, and bacteremia. Usually mycotic aneurysms are arising on distal cerebral vessels, but rarely on internal carotid artery. We experienced mycotic aneurysm of ICA followed by meningoencephalitis and thrombophlebitis in both cavernous sinuses. We observed occurrence of mycotic aneurysm by sequential image, and good result after endovascular treatment. So we present our case.