Multiple intracranial aneurysms: magnetic resonance imaging for determination of the site of rupture. Report of a case.
In a patient with multiple intracranial aneurysms, the clinical examination, computed tomographic brain scan, and cerebral angiogram failed to disclose which of five aneurysms had ruptured. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed high signal intensity compatible with hemorrhage in the lower portion of one cerebellar tonsil, and a corresponding posterior inferior cerebellar artery aneurysm was successfully obliterated. We would add MRI to the list of useful adjuncts in identifying which of multiple aneurysms bled.
Stone
J L
JL
Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Illinois, Chicago.
Crowell
R M
RM
Gandhi
Y N
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Jafar
J J
JJ
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed