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Peripheral cerebral aneurysm associated with a glioma
1Neuroradiology Section, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, UK.
Neuroradiology
|January 1, 1992
Summary
A brain aneurysm rupture led to the discovery of a rare grade 3 astrocytoma. This case highlights the importance of biopsying aneurysms associated with primary brain tumors.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Vascular Neurology
Background:
- Intracranial aneurysms are typically associated with metastases, not primary brain tumors.
- Aneurysms can occur secondary to various conditions, but their link with primary neoplasms is uncommon.
Observation:
- A 42-year-old male presented with subarachnoid, intraventricular, and parenchymal hemorrhage.
- The hemorrhage originated from a right splenial artery aneurysm, which was successfully clipped.
- Post-treatment, a grade 3 astrocytoma was identified at the aneurysm's site.
Findings:
- This case presents a rare instance of an intracranial aneurysm associated with a primary brain tumor.
- The astrocytoma was found at the location of the previously identified and treated aneurysm.
Implications:
- The findings suggest a potential, albeit rare, association between intracranial aneurysms and primary brain tumors.
- Biopsying aneurysms and surrounding tissue during surgical clipping may be prudent in cases of nontraumatic peripheral aneurysms to rule out underlying neoplastic processes.