True aneurysm of extracranial internal carotid artery in a 10-year-old.
BACKGROUND
In this report, we describe a very unusual case, true aneurysm of the internal carotid artery, in a child.


METHODS
A 10-year-old boy with a pulsating mass on his right neck was admitted with the diagnosis of a 25 mm by 50 mm true aneurysm of the right internal carotid artery, which was resected, and a 5-mm ePTFE graft was interposed. He was discharged on day 3 without complications.


CONCLUSIONS
Prompt differential diagnosis of this pathology is crucially important. Open surgery yields acceptable results depending on the size, extension and the type of the aneurysm.
Dr. Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center, Cardiovascular Surgery, Istanbul, Turkey.
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D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019917:Blood Vessel Prosthesis Implantation; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography