Bilateral aneurysms of the cavernous internal carotid arteries following yttrium-90 implantation.
We present a case of bilateral aneurysms of the cavernous internal carotid arteries probably caused by radiation damage due to yttrium-90 implantation for a pituitary adenoma. Other possible aetiological factors are discussed.
McConachie
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Department of Radiology, Dundee Royal Infirmary, UK.
Jacobson
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D000236:Adenoma / Q000532:radiotherapy; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001918:Brachytherapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000528:radiation effects; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000532:radiotherapy; D013100:Sphenoid Bone / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D015019:Yttrium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use
D015019:Yttrium