Case Presentation: Carotid Ophthalmic Anuerysm - Case 1

History and Physical

 

  • 48-year-old lady who presented to the emergency room with severe headache. Subsequent work up demonstrated subarachnoid hemorrhage and she underwent cerebral angiography.

  • His neurological examination was non focal.

 


Imaging


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Cerebral angiography of patient’s brain shows a carotid ophthalmic artery communicating artery aneurysm on the right.

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    Cerebral angiography of patient’s brain shows a carotid ophthalmic artery communicating artery aneurysm on the right.


    Post op CT Angiography

     

    • Post op CT angiography shows exclusion of the dome of this complex aneurysm from circulation, thereby, preparing it for additional interventional treatment.


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    Before Operation
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    After Operation


    Post op Angiography


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    • Post op cerebral angiography shows complete treatment of this aneurysm.




    Post op Course

     

    • She underwent interventional treatment of the aneurysm in a safe manner having the dome of the aneurysm where the aneurysm had ruptured securely.
    • She was discharged home and returned to normal function and her full time employment and remains free of any aneurysm.
    Last Updated on Sunday, 08 January 2012 18:54