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Multiple cerebral aneurysms associated with aortitis syndrome--case report

S Nishimura1, M Suzuki, K Mizoi

  • 1Division of Neurosurgery, Tohoku University School of Medicine, Sendai, Japan.

Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Aortitis syndrome can cause multiple brain aneurysms, even in the anterior circulation. Early screening is crucial for patients with known aneurysms to detect associated aortitis syndrome.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Cardiovascular Science
  • Vascular Surgery

Background:

  • Aortitis syndrome is a rare inflammatory condition affecting the aorta.
  • Intracranial aneurysms can occur secondary to aortitis syndrome, often in the vertebrobasilar system.
  • Hemodynamic changes from carotid artery stenosis or occlusion are typically implicated.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old female with aortitis syndrome presented with four aneurysms in the anterior circle of Willis.
  • Surgical clipping successfully treated all identified intracranial aneurysms.
  • Renal hypertension was identified as a potential contributing factor in this case.

Findings:

  • This case highlights the occurrence of multiple anterior circulation aneurysms in aortitis syndrome.

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  • The findings suggest that factors beyond typical vertebrobasilar hemodynamic changes, such as renal hypertension, may contribute to aneurysm formation.
  • Successful surgical intervention was achieved for all aneurysms.

    • Implications:

    • Patients with aortitis syndrome and an initial aneurysm require thorough screening for additional intracranial aneurysms, irrespective of location.
    • This case expands the understanding of aneurysm presentation in aortitis syndrome.
    • Early detection and management of associated aneurysms are critical for improving patient outcomes.