Visualization of a small hidden intracranial aneurysm during endovascular thrombectomy for acute MCA occlusion.
Publication Title
J Vasc Interv Neurol
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.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Specialty
Neurosciences
Comments
Samuel Hou is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Health