Persistent hypoglossal artery associated with basilar artery aneurysm.
A saccular aneurysm at the tip of the basilar artery in a patient with a persistent hypoglossal artery is reported. The persistent hypoglossal artery was arising from the left internal carotid artery. Both vertebral and posterior communicating arteries were absent bilaterally. The combination of a persistent hypoglossal artery and a basilar bifurcation aneurysm is a very rare occurrence. The anatomy of the cerebral circulation in this unique case is important for surgical planning.
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Department of Neurosurgery, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Ohio.
Heiss
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Tew
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D001488:Basilar Artery / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002538:Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed