Anterior choroidal artery aneurysm and stroke.
We report the unique combination of a mid anterior choroidal artery (AChA) aneurysm and ischemic stroke presenting as a movement disorder in a young man. The mechanism for stroke in the AChA territory may either reflect a cause or an effect of aneurysm formation. We provide evidence for both arguments and speculate on the anatomic basis for the initial presentation of hemibody spasm.
Morgenstern
L B
LB
Department of Neurology, University of Texas, Houston 77030, USA.
Hankins
L L
LL
Grotta
J C
JC
D000328:Adult; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000473:pathology*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male