J Korean Neurol Assoc.  1995 Mar;13(1):141-146.

Pseudoaneurysm of Internal Carotid Artery Secondaiy to the Cavernous Sinus Thrombophlebitis

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Neurology, Youndong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 2Department of Radiology, Youndong Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
  • 3Department of Neurology, Sang Gye Baik Hospital, Inje University College of Medicine, Korea.

Abstract

Mycotic aneurysms of the intracavernous segment of the internal carotid artery secondary to cavernous sinus thrombophlebitis are exceedingly rare. The authors report a case with mycotic pseudoaneurysm in the cavernous portion of the internal carotid artery with clinical and angiographic evidence cavernous sinus thrombosis. The strikingly development of the pseudoaneurysms was demonstrated by digital subtraction angiography.


MeSH Terms

Aneurysm, False*
Aneurysm, Infected
Angiography, Digital Subtraction
Carotid Artery, Internal*
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis*
Cavernous Sinus*
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