Abstract
The occurrence of intracranial aneurysm in the pediatric population is a rare phenomenon. A case of giant aneurysm of the intracavernous carotid artery in a child is reported. Clinicoradiological findings are presented and the surgical procedure is illustrated. Authors stress the value of monitoring the cerebral collateral blood flow before and during the operation.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnosis
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Carotid Artery Diseases / physiopathology
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Carotid Artery Diseases / surgery*
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Collateral Circulation*
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Electroencephalography
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Humans
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Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnosis
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Intracranial Aneurysm / physiopathology
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Intracranial Aneurysm / surgery*
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Male
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Monitoring, Physiologic
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Neurologic Examination
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Ultrasonography, Doppler, Transcranial