Traumatic aneurysm of the basilar artery

F Quintana; C Diez; A Gutierrez; M L Diez; O Austin; A Vazquez

Traumatic aneurysm of the basilar artery

AJNR Am J Neuroradiol. 1996 Feb;17(2):283-5.

Authors

F Quintana¹, C Diez, A Gutierrez, M L Diez, O Austin, A Vazquez

Affiliation

¹ Section of Neuroradiology, Valdecilla Hospital, Cantabria University, Santander, Spain.

PMID: 8938300
PMCID: PMC8338377

Abstract

We report a case in which a "false" aneurysm of the basilar artery developed after an assault on a patient resulting in head injuries. Diagnostic imaging and endovascular treatment are described. Formation mechanisms of traumatic intracranial aneurysms are discussed and the literature is reviewed.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Adult
Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging*
Aneurysm, False / therapy
Basilar Artery / diagnostic imaging
Basilar Artery / injuries*
Cerebral Angiography*
Embolization, Therapeutic
Follow-Up Studies
Head Injuries, Closed / complications*
Head Injuries, Closed / diagnostic imaging
Head Injuries, Closed / therapy
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy
Male
Recurrence
Tomography, X-Ray Computed*