Dissecting aneurysm of cerebral arteries in congenital vascular deficiency

Neuroradiology. 1986;28(4):331-4. doi: 10.1007/BF00333439.

Abstract

A spontaneously dissecting aneurysm of the right middle and anterior cerebral arteries is reported in a 23-year old woman. The angiographic and pathological findings are demonstrated and discussed. The postmortem examination showed a congenital weakness of vessel walls.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnostic imaging
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology*
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / congenital*
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / pathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed