Three cases of ruptured intracranial aneurysm in a family.
A family is reported in which three members had an aneurysm at the junction of the posterior cerebral artery and the carotid artery. Two patients harbonred symmetrically placed bilateral aneurysm each. The cases suggest a hereditary basis for its causation.
Dierssen
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Department of Neurosurgery, Marques de Valdecilla National Hospital, University of Cantabria, Santander.
Montiaga
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Vazquez
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Paternina
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B
D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000002:abnormalities; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010375:Pedigree; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000235:genetics* / Q000601:surgery