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A previously healthy man experienced chronic headaches diagnosed as migraine. Treatment of an unruptured saccular aneurysm in his anterior communicating artery resolved his symptoms, demonstrating a link between vascular anomalies and headache.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Vascular Neurology

Background:

  • Headaches can stem from various cranial and cervical vascular conditions, including stroke, hemorrhage, and thrombosis.
  • Unruptured vascular malformations are less common causes of headache but warrant consideration.

Observation:

  • A 32-year-old man presented with a 6-year history of recurrent headaches, initially diagnosed as migraine without aura.
  • Initial neuroimaging (CT, MRI) was normal, but head MRA revealed a small protuberance in the anterior communicating artery.

Findings:

  • Digital subtraction angiography confirmed a 2-mm saccular aneurysm in the anterior communicating artery.
  • The patient underwent successful stent-assisted coil embolization of the aneurysm.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of investigating persistent headaches, even when initial imaging is unremarkable.
  • Successful endovascular treatment of an unruptured saccular aneurysm led to complete resolution of chronic migraine-like headaches.
  • Saccular aneurysms, though often asymptomatic, can present as a treatable cause of chronic headache.