Bilateral mycotic aneurysms of the intracavernous carotid artery.
A rare case of bilateral intracavernous internal carotid artery aneurysms is presented. The clinical and laboratory data strongly suggested the mycotic nature of the aneurysms. Internal carotid artery ligation was performed because of clinical evidence of progressive enlargement of the right-sided aneurysm. The left-sided aneurysm was managed medically. It remained asymptomatic and, 14 months later, a control angiogram showed no significant change in its size and configuration.
D000785:Aneurysm, Infected / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000473:pathology*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography; D013203:Staphylococcal Infections / Q000473:pathology*