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Traumatic bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysms: a case report.
Neurosurgery
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Traumatic bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysms caused vision loss and memory deficits. Surgical clipping successfully treated these rare cerebral aneurysms.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Vascular Surgery
- Ophthalmology
Background:
- Bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysms are rare vascular lesions.
- Traumatic aneurysms present unique diagnostic and management challenges.
Observation:
- A patient presented with vision loss, memory deficit, and expressive aphasia.
- Computed tomography revealed enhancing lesions near the optic chiasm.
Findings:
- Cerebral angiography confirmed bilateral ophthalmic artery aneurysms of traumatic origin.
- Successful surgical clipping of the aneurysms was achieved.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering traumatic vascular injury in aneurysm etiology.
- Effective surgical management can restore neurological function and prevent further complications.