CT angiographic-guided frameless stereotactic-assisted clipping of a distal posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm: Technical case report

1996 ◽  
Vol 46 (5) ◽  
pp. 450-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.C. Origitano ◽  
Douglas E. Anderson
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Cerebellar Artery

Occult posterior inferior cerebellar artery dissection requiring endovascular treatment following pediatric head trauma: case report

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Patrick J Grover ◽  
Lauren Harris ◽  
Ayman M Qureshi ◽  
Adam Rennie ◽  
Fergus Robertson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Vascular Imaging ◽  
Artery Dissection ◽  
Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury ◽  
Pediatric Head Trauma ◽  
Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Trauma Case ◽  
High Level

This is the eighth case report of a pediatric dissecting posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm. The authors present the case of a 13-year-old boy who presented with posttraumatic posterior fossa subdural, subarachnoid, and intraventricular hemorrhage with hydrocephalus. Initial vascular imaging findings were negative; however, a high level of suspicion is necessary. The aneurysm was identified on day 20, after recurrence of hydrocephalus, and was treated with endovascular vessel sacrifice. The patient made a good recovery. It is important to consider arterial dissection in pediatric traumatic brain injury, especially with suspicious findings on initial CT scan and clinical presentation out of proportion to the mechanism of injury. Delayed vascular imaging is imperative for appropriate management.

scholarly journals Use of the Coupler Microanastomotic Device for the Treatment of a Distal Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm Via Excision and End-to-End Anastomosis—A Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oded Goren ◽  
Raghuram Sampath ◽  
Akshal S Patel ◽  
Christoph J Griessenauer ◽  
Clemens M Schirmer ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Intracranial Aneurysms ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Parent Vessel ◽  
First Case ◽  
Cerebellar Artery ◽  
End To End ◽  
Coupler Device

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE The Coupler microanastomotic device (Medical Companies Alliance, Birmingham, Alabama) aims at facilitating safe and efficient end-to-end reconstruction of the native vessel ends following resection of intracranial aneurysms. CLINICAL PRESENTATION We report the first case of the Coupler device used to treat a ruptured posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysm. Following aneurysmal trapping and excision, the native parent vessel ends were connected in an end-to-end fashion. CONCLUSION The microanastomotic Coupler device is an acceptable option for end-to-end anastomosis and was successfully applied in the management of a ruptured fusiform PICA aneurysm.

Surgical Treatment of a Double Origin Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery Aneurysm and Insights From Embryology: Case Report and Literature Review

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. E8-E12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael A. Silva ◽  
Alfred P. See ◽  
Mohammad A. Aziz-Sultan ◽  
Nirav J. Patel
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Clinical Presentation ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Flow Through ◽  
Open Surgical Treatment ◽  
Double Origin ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract BACKGROUND AND IMPORTANCE: Aneurysms affecting double origin (DO) posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) variants are rare. Most reports describe endovascular occlusion of the affected branch to treat the aneurysm, but we describe a patient in which open surgical sacrifice of 1 branch resulted in insufficient perfusion. This case and our review of PICA embryology provide insight into treatment of aneurysms affecting duplicated intracranial vessels. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: We report the only case of open surgical treatment of an aneurysm affecting a leg of a DOPICA. A 42-year-old woman presenting with the worst headache of her life was found to have a DOPICA aneurysm and initially treated by trapping the aneurysm. Intraoperative indocyanine green imaging revealed insufficient perfusion through the caudal branch, which was remediated by end-to-end anastomosis to preserve flow through both origins. The patient made a full recovery. CONCLUSION: Treating a DOPICA aneurysm by sacrificing 1 of the origins is not possible for all patients. This first report of open surgical treatment of a DOPICA leg aneurysm suggests that 1 or both branches may be required for sufficient perfusion, and the unique embryology of DOPICA development suggests a possible mechanism.

Thrombosed posterior-inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm: a rare cerebellopontine angle tumour

1995 ◽  
Vol 109 (5) ◽  
pp. 429-430 ◽  
Author(s):  
David P. Morris ◽  
Robert H. Ballagh ◽  
Alvin Hong ◽  
David A. Moffat ◽  
David G. Hardy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Vestibular Schwannoma ◽  
Facial Pain ◽  
Cerebellopontine Angle ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Cerebellopontine Angle Tumour ◽  
Cerebellar Artery

AbstractA case report of a thrombosed posterior-inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm is described. The tumour masqueraded as a vestibular schwannoma on imaging but the presenting featureswere unusual, the facial pain and weakness predominating despite well preserved hearing. This is an example of a rare cerebellopontine angle tumour and highlights the need for suspicion when lesions present atypically.

A “PICA Communicating Artery” Aneurysm: Case Report

Neurosurgery ◽  
1991 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 926-929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary Louise Hlavin ◽  
Yoshiro Takaoka ◽  
Alison S. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Vascular Anomalies ◽  
Cerebellar Artery

Abstract We present an unusual case of an aneurysm of the distal posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA). The aneurysm was associated with a unilateral PICA that supplied both cerebellar hemispheres and arose from an anastomotic vessel to the contralateral circulation, a branch of the contralateral PICA. Such an aneurysm has not been reported previously. The association of vascular anomalies with aneurysms of the PICA is discussed.

scholarly journals Distal posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm: case report

2005 ◽  
Vol 63 (2a) ◽  
pp. 335-338 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ricardo Ramina ◽  
Viviane Aline Buffon ◽  
Jerônimo Buzetti Milano ◽  
Erasmo Barros da Silva Jr ◽  
Kelly Cristina Bordignon
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Vertebral Artery ◽  
Computerized Tomography ◽  
Intraventricular Hemorrhage ◽  
Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Artery Aneurysm ◽  
Subarachnoidal Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebellar Artery ◽  
Clinical Series ◽  
Pica Aneurysms

The majority of posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) aneurysms are usually found on the bifurcation of the vertebral artery (VA) - PICA junction. Aneurysms arising from more peripheral PICA segments named distal PICA aneurysm are uncommon. The major clinical manifestation is that of an intracranial bleeding and the site of hemorrhage is related to the PICA segment originating the aneurysm. Lesions originating from distal PICA segments, particularly those arising from the telovelotonsillar segment, are associated with hemorrhage extending into the ventricular system, mainly the IV ventricle. A case of a 50-year-old woman with sudden headaches and vomiting, and intraventricular hemorrhage (four ventricles) caused by an aneurysm of the telovelotonsillar segment of the PICA, is presented. No signs of subarachnoidal hemorrhage were found in the computerized tomography. The aneurysm was clipped and the patient presented a favorable outcome. Anatomical aspects and clinical series are reviewed.

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