Visualization of a small hidden intracranial aneurysm during endovascular thrombectomy for acute MCA occlusion.

Publication Title

J Vasc Interv Neurol

Authors

Anna Luisa Kühn
Samuel Y Hou, New England Center for Stroke Research and Division Neuroimaging and Intervention, Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.Follow
Gabriela Spilberg
Ajay K Wakhloo

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2014

Abstract

Spontaneous aneurysmal thrombosis as a cause for acute ischemic stroke is a rarely described complication of small unruptured intracranial aneurysms. We present an interesting case of a stroke in a woman with an occult acutely thrombosed middle cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm that was found during successful thrombus aspiration of the occluded parent vessel. Although rare, small aneurysms have to be considered as a possible cause for a thrombotic vessel occlusion. Catheters and thrombectomy devices have to be used carefully while performing mechanical revascularization.

Area of Special Interest

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty/Research Institute

Neurosciences

Comments

Samuel Hou is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Health