Aneurysm growth after brain tumor removal: case report

A rare case of rapid growth of an aneurysm after a posterior fossa meningioma removal in a 69-year-old lady is reported. Serial angiography, cerebral computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are presented. The patient harbored risk factors to both aneurysm formation and growth as current c...

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Published in:Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria 2004-09, Vol.62 (3A), p.722-724
Main Authors: Prandini, Mirto N, Lacanna, Santino N, Tella, Oswaldo I, Bonatelli, Antônio P F
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
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aneurysm and brain tumor
aneurysm formation
aneurysm growth
Brain Neoplasms - pathology
Brain Neoplasms - surgery
Carotid Arteries - diagnostic imaging
Cerebral Angiography
Female
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm - etiology
Intracranial Aneurysm - pathology
Intracranial Aneurysm - surgery
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Meningioma - pathology
Meningioma - surgery
NEUROSCIENCES
Postoperative Complications - etiology
Postoperative Complications - pathology
Postoperative Complications - surgery
PSYCHIATRY
Reoperation
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage - diagnosis
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Summary:A rare case of rapid growth of an aneurysm after a posterior fossa meningioma removal in a 69-year-old lady is reported. Serial angiography, cerebral computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging are presented. The patient harbored risk factors to both aneurysm formation and growth as current cigarette smoking, arterial hypertension, female sex and reduction of intracranial hypertension. One-year follow up after the first surgical procedure is presented.
ISSN:0004-282X
1678-4227
0004-282X
1678-4227
DOI:10.1590/S0004-282X2004000400029