title: Persistent primitive otic artery with IC-cavernous aneurysm.
abstract: We describe a case of unruptured internal carotid artery aneurysm associated with persistent primitive otic artery variant in a 48 year old woman. The aneurysm was successfully treated by endovascular embolisation. A possible pathogenesis of this rare condition is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Tsukuba, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan.
authors.forename: Akira
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Matsushita
authors.forename: Kiyoyuki
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Yanaka
authors.forename: Akio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Hyodo
authors.forename: Tadao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nose
mesh_terms: D001159:Arterio-Arterial Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D004423:Ear / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000196:embryology*; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D008875:Middle Aged