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ArticleCureus2023

A Case Report of a Giant Basilar Artery Aneurysm.

Ahlam Alharbi, Meshal Alharbi, Mohammed Alharbi, Faisal Almishali, Hatem Alzhrani, Jumana Al-Najaidi, Manal Aljohani, Sara Sabba, Layla Abdulla, Mahmood Alaiwi and 4 more

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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Ahlam AlharbiFamily Medicine, Primary Health Care Center, Riyadh, SAU.
Meshal AlharbiGeneral Practice, Qassim University, Qassim, SAU.
Mohammed AlharbiGeneral Practice, Al-Rayan Colleges, Riyadh, SAU.
Faisal AlmishaliGeneral Practice, Qassim University, Qassim, SAU.
Hatem AlzhraniGeneral Practice, University of Rostock, Rostock, DEU.
Jumana Al-NajaidiGeneral Practice, Al-Baha University, Al-Baha, SAU.
Manal AljohaniGeneral Practice, Taif University, Taif, SAU.
Sara SabbaGeneral Practice, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, CHN.
Layla AbdullaGeneral Practice, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, CHN.
Mahmood AlaiwiGeneral Practice, First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, RUS.
Mohamed HasanGeneral Practice, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, CHN.
Alhanouf HatimGeneral Practice, Umm Al-Qura University, Mecca, SAU.
Eman AbdullaGeneral Practice, Mansoura University, Mansoura, EGY.
Abdulqadir MaddahAnesthesia and Critical Care, Dallah Hospital, Riyadh, SAU.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Intracranial aneurysms, characterized by the localized dilation of cerebral arteries, pose a substantial risk of rupture, leading to severe consequences. Basilar artery aneurysms, in particular, present unique challenges due to their location and potential impact on vital brainstem structures. Advanced diagnostic imaging has improved the chances of early identification of the condition, enabling timely intervention. We discuss the case of a 54-year-old female with controlled hypertension, who presented with persistent severe headaches and neurological symptoms. Diagnostic investigations revealed a large saccular basilar artery aneurysm measuring 4.7 cm. The aneurysm exerted pressure on the brainstem. After comprehensive discussions, the patient underwent successful flow-diverter stent placement, which led to the gradual resolution of symptoms. The multidisciplinary team closely monitored the patient in the neurointensive care unit. Managing giant basilar artery aneurysms poses significant challenges due to the potentially life-threatening complications associated with it. The success in treating the presented case underscores the importance of a multidisciplinary approach involving neurosurgery, interventional radiology, and critical care in managing these patients.

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aneurysmbasilar arterychronic headacheendovascular proceduresmagnetic resonance angiography

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PMID38264370
PMCPMC10804338

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