True Aneurysms of the Extracranial Carotid Artery : An Evaluation of Two “Giant Aneurysms” and the Current Literature
10.3340/jkns.2017.0404.003
- Author:
Gokalp ALTUN
1
;
Zerrin PULATHAN
;
Dogus HEMSINLI
Author Information
1. Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Karadeniz Technical University, School of Medicine, Trabzon, Turkey. gokalpaltun@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carotid arteries;
Aneursym;
Surgical procedures, Operative
- MeSH:
Aneurysm;
Atherosclerosis;
Auscultation;
Carotid Arteries;
Neck Pain;
Rupture;
Stroke;
Surgical Procedures, Operative
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2018;61(2):282-286
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
True extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECCAs) are uncommon. Atherosclerosis is the most common etiological factor. Neck pain, a pulsatile mass and murmur at auscultation are the most common symptoms. ECCAs may exhibit severe clinical manifestations due to complications. Cases of rupture can be fatal. There is a risk of distal embolization and stroke in thrombosed cases. We discuss two cases of enlarged ECCA treated surgically in the light of the most recent literature.
