Transformation Of A Cranial Fusiform Aneurysm Into A Pseudotumoral-like Mass Prior To Spontaneous Occlusion And Regression
Kalin-Hajdu, E., & Guilberight, F. (2011). Transformation of a cranial fusiform aneurysm into a pseudotumoral-like mass prior to spontaneous occlusion and regression. Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 17(1), 70–73. https://doi.org/10.1177/159101991101700111
View Original Source →Abstract
This report documents the evolution of a non-ruptured cranial fusiform aneurysm that underwent both spontaneous occlusion and regression. During this process, unique images of the aneurysm as a pseudotumoral-like mass were obtained. The pseudotumoral-like mass most likely reflected inflammation and secondary neovascularization within the aneurysm, supporting the theory that spontaneous aneurysmal healing involves an inflammatory process.
Case Details
Disease Location
Middle cerebral artery
Personal Characteristics
28 years old woman, no medical history
Clinical Characteristics
Intense headache, acute episodes of blurred vision and dysphasia. 1.3 cm thrombosed fusiform aneurysm diagnosed. 17 days after, aneurysm with perilesional edema was detected
Remission Characteristics
48 hours after diagnose, aneurysm and edema had decreased. 11 month later, MRI revealed complete regression of the aneurysm.
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Unknown mechanism.no biopsy and histological speicmen were available for analysis.
Clinical Treatment
Repeat angiography under general anaesthesia.