Spontaneous Healing And Complete Disappearance Of A Giant Basilar Tip Aneurysm In A Child
Luo, C. B., Chen, Y. L., Hsu, S. W., Alvarez, H., Rodesch, G., & Lasjaunias, P. (2001). spontaneous healing and complete disappearance of a giant basilar tip aneurysm in a child. Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences, 7(2), 141–145. https://doi.org/10.1177/159101990100700209
View Original Source →Abstract
We report a rare case of spontaneous total thrombosis of a giant basilar tip aneurysm resulting in compression of the brainstem, diagnosed in a two-year-old child who presented with neurological deficits and third cranial nerve impairment. After conservative treatment, the giant aneurysm was completely thrombosed and the clinical symptoms were remarkably improved. MRI demonstrated dramatic shrinkage and ultimately complete disappearance of the giant aneurysm at seven month follow-up.
Case Details
Disease Location
Brain
Personal Characteristics
Two years old boy
Clinical Characteristics
Sudden onset of right-sided hemiplegia and aphasia with left-sided third cranial nerve palsy. Giant aneurysm with partial thrombosis at the basilar tip.
Remission Characteristics
Gradual improvement in the neurological deficits were observed in the first three motnhs. All symptoms resolved within six months
Treatment & Mechanisms
Proposed Remission Mechanisms
Spontaneous thrombosis
Clinical Treatment
Conservative treatment. Low doses aspirin. Seven months follow-up.