Intracranial aneurysm and arachnoid cyst: just a coincidence? A case report
São Paulo med. j
; 137(1): 92-95, Jan.-Feb. 2019. tab, graf
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT CONTEXT Presence of an arachnoid cyst and a non-ruptured intracystic brain aneurysm is extremely rare. The aim of this paper was to describe a case of a patient with an arachnoid cyst and a non-ruptured aneurysm inside it. Clinical, surgical and radiological data were analyzed and the literature was reviewed. CASE REPORT A patient complained of chronic headache. She was diagnosed as having a temporal arachnoid cyst and a non-ruptured middle cerebral artery aneurysm inside it. Surgery was performed to clip the aneurysm and fenestrate the cyst. CONCLUSIONS:
This report raises awareness about the importance of intracranial vascular investigation in patients with arachnoid cysts and brain hemorrhage.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
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LILACS
Asunto principal:
Aneurisma Intracraneal
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Quistes Aracnoideos
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Arteria Cerebral Media
Límite:
Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
São Paulo med. j
Asunto de la revista:
Cirurgia Geral
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Cincia
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Ginecologia
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MEDICINA
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Medicina Interna
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Obstetr¡cia
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Pediatria
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Sa£de Mental
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Sa£de P£blica
Año:
2019
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Brasil