Peripheral Cerebral Arterial Aneurysm: Case Report and Review of the Literature

ABSTRACT

Aneurysms arising from the peripheral distribution of the cerebral arteries are very rare, and those aneurysms are mostly mycotic in origin. We have experienced a rare case of non-mycotic, peripheral aneurysm of the middle cerebral artery. A clinical description of our case as well as a review of the literature about possible etiologies contributing to the peripheral aneurysmal formation is presented.