title: Cerebral aneurysms associated with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis: report of a case and review of the literature.
abstract: The authors report a case of an intracranial aneurysm associated with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis. A 34-year-old woman presented with a history of headaches, unconsciousness and neck rigidity. Widespread cutaneous neurofibromas were found. Investigations revealed an aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery. The authors discuss this case and review the relevant literature.
authors: Department of Neurosurgery, Helios Hospital Berlin, Germany. baldauf@uni-greifswald.de
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Baldauf
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Kiwit
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Synowitz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D002532:Intracranial Aneurysm / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D013345:Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed