Recurrent subarachnoid hemorrhage complicating cerebral arterial ectasia. Case report.
A case of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) complicating cerebral arterial ectasia is reported. While ischemia and cranial nerve palsies are commonly associated with this condition, review of the literature reveals that SAH is exceedingly rare. The pathogenesis, radiographic findings, and clinical complications of cerebral arterial ectasia are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002539:Cerebral Arterial Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002543:Cerebral Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D004108:Dilatation, Pathologic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed