Peripheral cerebral arterial aneurysms caused by stabbing.
Aneurysms of peripheral cerebral arteries caused by stabs of the vault are described in 2 patient. The importance of early recognition of this potentially fatal complication of an apparently benign injury of the head is emphasized.
D000328:Adult; D002536:Cerebral Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D014951:Wounds, Stab / Q000150:complications*