Multiple mirror-like intracranial aneurysms. Report of a case and review of the literature

Acta Neurochir (Wien). 2006 Oct;148(10):1091-5; discussion 1095. doi: 10.1007/s00701-006-0860-z. Epub 2006 Aug 14.

Abstract

While multiple intracranial arterial aneurysms occur in 26.4% of patients with aneurysms, in our practice bilateral mirror-like aneurysms are encountered in 9.4% of patients. Multiple mirror aneurysms in the same patient are exceedingly rare. We report a case of mirror-like middle cerebral artery aneurysms associated with mirror-like posterior inferior cerebellar arteries aneurysms and discuss their significance. Although an exceptional finding, multiple mirror-like aneurysms may shed light on the vulnerability of different arterial segments to specific diseases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cerebellum / blood supply*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery
  • Middle Aged
  • Middle Cerebral Artery*
  • Radiography