Case Presentation: MCA Anuerysm - Case 1

History and Physical

 

  • 69-year-old lady who presented with severe headache, somnulence, and global aphasia (inability to speak or understand language).

 


Imaging


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CT scan of patient’s brain shown subarachnoid hemorrhage.

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    Cerebral angiography shows a left middle cerebral artery (MCA) aneurysm.



    Surgical Procedure



    • She underwent left pterional craniotomy with micro-clipping of this aneurysm utilizing intra-operative neurophysiological monitoring.




    Post op Angiography


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

     


    Post op Course



    • She was discharged from the hospital with no complication. Her speech returned to normal. Aside from some memory loss she returned to normal function and remains free of any aneurysm.



    Last Updated on Sunday, 08 January 2012 19:00