Spontaneous Dissecting Aneurysm of the Anterior Cerebral Artery: Report of 2 Cases.
- Author:
Jae Whan LEE
1
;
Kyu Chang LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Brain Research Institute, Seoul, Korea. leejw@yumc.yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Dissecting aneurysm;
Anterior cerebral artery;
Cerebral infarction;
Cerebral angiography
- MeSH:
Aneurysm, Dissecting*;
Anterior Cerebral Artery*;
Cerebral Angiography;
Cerebral Infarction;
Headache;
Humans
- From:Korean Journal of Cerebrovascular Disease
2001;3(1):73-77
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The spontaneous dissecting aneurysm of the anterior cerebral artery is very rare and shows difference in nature and clinical presentation. The authors present 2 cases of spontaneous dissecting aneurysms localized to the anterior cerebral artery. Both patients experienced severe headache and ischemic symptoms. The lesions were repaired successfully with wrapping and clipping.
