ArticleWorld neurosurgery: X2019
Aplastic or Twig-Like Middle Cerebral Artery Presenting with Intracerebral Hemorrhage During Pregnancy: Report of Two Cases.
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- Twig-like MCA: A rare cause of intracranial bleeding.Radiology case reports · 2024Article
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- Current state and confusion of twig-like middle cerebral artery.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2024Review
- Twig-like middle cerebral artery as a variety of isolated middle cerebral artery disease with new vessel formation: illustrative case.Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons · 2024Article
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- A Ruptured Aneurysm in Aplastic or Twig-like Middle Cerebral Artery: A Case Report with Histological Investigation.NMC case report journal · 2022Article
- Twig-like middle cerebral artery: Embryological persistence or secondary consequences?Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2021Article
- Hemorrhagic events associated with unfused or twig-like configuration of the Middle cerebral artery: A rare vascular anomaly with clinical relevance.Interventional neuroradiology : journal of peritherapeutic neuroradiology, surgical procedures and related neurosciences · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundAn aplastic or twig-like middle cerebral artery (Ap/T-MCA) is a rare congenital anomaly that can present with both ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. The etiology of this pathology has remained unclear. Here, we report 2 cases of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) owing to an Ap/T-MCA in pregnant patients. CASE DESCRIPTION: In both patients, cerebral angiography revealed a steno-occlusive lesion and an abnormal arterial network on the unilateral middle cerebral artery. One patient was treated conservatively for a putaminal hemorrhage, and a cesarean section was performed uneventfully 6 months after onset of the ICH. The other patient underwent a craniotomy for evacuation of the lobar hemorrhage. Subsequently, a cesarean section was performed uneventfully. Both patients gradually recovered without significant disabilities.
conclusionsAn Ap/T-MCA is a rare congenital anomaly and is a potential cause of ICH for pregnant patients. A cesarean section is a useful option for pregnant patients with this condition.
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