Mycotic aneurysm on posterior cerebral artery: resolution with medical therapy.

Meena, A K; Sitajayalakshmi, S; Prasad, V S; Murthy, J M

Meena, A K; Sitajayalakshmi, S; Prasad, V S; Murthy, J M.

Neurol India ; 2000 Sep; 48(3): 276-8

Article in English | IMSEAR | ID: sea-120886

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT

Mycotic aneurysms on the branches of vertebro basilar artery are rare. A patient of infective endocarditis with mycotic aneurysm on the posterior cerebral artery is described. The aneurysm resolved with medical therapy. Controversies regarding the management of mycotic aneurysms are discussed.

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Adult; Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage; Basilar Artery/microbiology; Ceftriaxone/administration & dosage; Cephalosporins/administration & dosage; Cerebral Angiography; Endocarditis/complications; Gentamicins/administration & dosage; Humans; Intracranial Aneurysm/diagnosis; Male; Vertebral Artery/microbiology

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Full text: Available Index: IMSEAR (South-East Asia) Main subject: Basilar Artery / Vertebral Artery / Ceftriaxone / Humans / Male / Cerebral Angiography / Gentamicins / Cephalosporins / Intracranial Aneurysm / Adult Language: English Journal: Neurol India Year: 2000 Type: Article

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