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Aneurysms of the posterior cerebral artery in children
F J Romero1, C Tàpies, B Ibarra
1Service de Neuroradiology, Hospital General del Valle de Hebrón, Barcelona, Spain.
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1988
Insights
This report details two posterior cerebral artery aneurysm cases. One was found incidentally, while the other presented with intracerebral hemorrhage, highlighting varied clinical presentations.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Aneurysms of the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) are uncommon cerebrovascular lesions.
- Understanding their presentation and diagnosis is crucial for effective management.
Observation:
- Two distinct cases of PCA aneurysms are presented.
- The first case involved an incidentally discovered aneurysm.
- The second case manifested as an intracerebral hemorrhage.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) and angiography were used for diagnosis in both cases.
- The findings underscore the diverse clinical scenarios associated with PCA aneurysms.
- A comprehensive literature review on PCA aneurysms is included.
Implications:
- These cases contribute to the understanding of posterior cerebral artery aneurysm presentation.
- Early diagnosis through advanced imaging is vital for patient outcomes.
- The review provides valuable insights for clinicians managing similar vascular pathologies.
Abstract:
Two cases of aneurysms of the posterior cerebral artery, diagnosed by CT and confirmed angiographically, are reported. In the first case, the aneurysm was discovered fortuitously. The second began with intracerebral haemorrhage. A review of the literature is reported.