Successful Surgical Management of a Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysm in a Nine-Month-Old Male: A Rare Pediatric Case

Intracranial aneurysms in pediatric populations are rare, with a distinct clinical profile compared to adult cases. This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a nine-month-old male with an intracranial aneurysm. The child presented with convulsions, a depressed...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-07, Vol.16 (7), p.e63684
Main Authors: Kommareddy, Anirudh, Varma, Ashish, Vagha, Keta, Javvaji, Chaitanya Kumar, Vagha, Jayant D, Manchineni, Sai Bhavani, Reddy, Naramreddy Sudheesh
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Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aneurysms
Antibiotics
Blood
Brain research
Children & youth
Connective tissue diseases
Edema
Endocarditis
Hemorrhage
Medical Education
Medical imaging
Neurology
Patients
Pediatrics
Tomography
Trauma
Veins & arteries
Vomiting
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Summary:Intracranial aneurysms in pediatric populations are rare, with a distinct clinical profile compared to adult cases. This case report describes the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of a nine-month-old male with an intracranial aneurysm. The child presented with convulsions, a depressed sensorium, and subsequent neurological deficits. Initial imaging revealed subarachnoid hemorrhage, and further angiographic studies identified an aneurysm rupture from the parietal branch of the right middle cerebral artery. The patient underwent successful neurosurgical intervention, including right craniotomy and aneurysm clipping. Post-operative recovery was marked by gradual neurological improvement and the absence of further seizures. This case underscores the importance of prompt diagnostic imaging and surgical management in pediatric intracranial aneurysms, contributing to favorable outcomes despite the rarity of the condition in this age group.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.63684