Intracranical aneurysm and cerebral embolism

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Vascular Surgery
• Neurosurgery

Background:

• Intracranial aneurysms are abnormal arterial dilations in the brain.
• Embolism from an intracranial aneurysm, though rare, is a serious complication.
• Thrombus formation within aneurysms is linked to turbulent blood flow and stagnant zones.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present cases of intracranial aneurysms presenting with embolic events.
• To discuss the management and outcomes of such cases.

Main Methods:

• Case series presentation of three patients with intracranial aneurysms.
• Review of clinical presentation, aneurysm characteristics, and treatment strategies.
• Follow-up assessment for ischemic manifestations.

Main Results:

• Three cases of intracranial aneurysms were analyzed.
• Two giant aneurysms (internal carotid, sylvian) and one large middle cerebral artery aneurysm were involved.
• Surgical treatment was chosen for the middle cerebral artery aneurysm; conservative therapy for the others.
• No ischemic manifestations were observed in any patient during follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Embolism is a rare but potential complication of intracranial aneurysms.
• Management strategies, including conservative and surgical options, can be effective.
• Close follow-up is crucial to monitor for ischemic complications.