Ruptured distal middle cerebral artery aneurysm: Case report
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, vol.4, no.10, pp.837-838, 2013 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 4 Issue: 10
- Publication Date: 2013
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2013.06.015
- Journal Name: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.837-838
- Keywords: Aneurysm, Distal middle cerebral artery, Surgery, Reviewa
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
INTRODUCTION This report describes a rare case of a distal middle cerebral artery (dMCA) aneurysm. PRESENTATION OF CASE That developed a right intracerebral haematoma and subarachnoid haemorrhage. It was treated by surgical exploration and clipping via pterional approach. DISCUSSION Clinical findings and surgical approaches of dMCA aneurysm are different from proximal middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysms. Microneurosurgical clipping is the most effective treatment of dMCA aneurysm. CONCLUSION We comprehensively review the literature related to these rare aneurysms within the temporal lobe, surgical anatomy of the dMCA aneurysm. © 2013 The Authors.