Intraorbital and intracanalicular ophthalmic artery aneurysms. Literature review and report of a case

Br J Neurosurg. 2014 Dec;28(6):787-90. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2014.913776. Epub 2014 May 5.

Abstract

This paper reviews literature about intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysms discussing presentation, aetiology and treatment options. In addition we report on a case of intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysm with acute onset of headache, visual loss and right eye ophthalmoplegia.

Keywords: intraorbital aneurysm; intraorbital ophthalmic artery aneurysm; ophthalmic artery aneurysm; orbital apex syndrome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy
  • Male
  • Ophthalmic Artery / pathology*