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Spontaneous extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm: a case report / Aneurisma espontáneo de la arteria carótida interna extracraneal: reporte de caso
Smith, M; Johnson, P.
  • Smith, M; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
  • Johnson, P; The University of the West Indies. Faculty of Medical Sciences. Department of Surgery, Radiology, Anaesthesia and Intensive Care. Kingston. JM
West Indian med. j ; 62(7): 667-671, Sept. 2013. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1045723
ABSTRACT
Extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysms are rare. They may result in thromboembolic phenomena but spontaneous rupture is rare. The clinical presentation may be an asymptomatic neck mass or there may be symptoms of upper aerodigestive tract compression. The diagnosis may be suspected on clinical examination but radiologic investigations play an important role in diagnosis as well as in assessing the risk of complications of surgical intervention. We present a case of a patient with an extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm, along with a short review of the treatment options.
RESUMEN
Los aneurismas de la arteria carótida interna extracraneal son raros. Pueden ocasionar fenómenos tromboembólicos pero la ruptura espontánea no es común. La manifestación clínica puede ser una masa asintomático en el cuello, o pueden presentarse síntomas de compresión de las vías aerodigestivas superiores. Pueden producirse indicios para el diagnóstico a partir de sospechas durante el examen clínico, pero las investigaciones radiológicas desempeñan un papel importante a la hora de diagnosticar, y evaluar el riesgo de complicaciones de la intervención quirúrgica. Presentamos un caso de un paciente con un aneurisma de la arteria carótida interna extracraneal, junto con una breve reseña de las opciones de tratamiento.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Vascular Surgical Procedures / Carotid Artery Diseases / Carotid Artery, Internal / Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Aneurysm Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Vascular Surgical Procedures / Carotid Artery Diseases / Carotid Artery, Internal / Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Aneurysm Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: West Indian med. j Journal subject: Medicine Year: 2013 Type: Article Affiliation country: Jamaica Institution/Affiliation country: The University of the West Indies/JM