title: Intracranical aneurysm and cerebral embolism.
abstract: Embolism from the aneurysmal sac is a rare but possible manifestation of intracranial aneurysm; thrombus formation is probably related to the combined action of turbulent flow and a 'stagnant zone'. Three cases are presented: 2 with giant aneurysms (1 internal carotid and 1 sylvian) and 1 with a large aneurysm of the middle cerebral artery. In the latter, surgical treatment was performed, while in the others a conservative therapy was preferred. No ischemic manifestations were observed in the follow-up.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neurosurgery, University of Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Parenti
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fiori
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Marconi
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D003399:Craniotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D002542:Intracranial Embolism and Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors