True Aneurysms of the Extracranial Carotid Artery : An Evaluation of Two “Giant Aneurysms” and the Current Literature
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
;
: 282-286, 2018.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
True extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECCAs) are uncommon. Atherosclerosis is the most common etiological factor. Neck pain, a pulsatile mass and murmur at auscultation are the most common symptoms. ECCAs may exhibit severe clinical manifestations due to complications. Cases of rupture can be fatal. There is a risk of distal embolization and stroke in thrombosed cases. We discuss two cases of enlarged ECCA treated surgically in the light of the most recent literature.
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Main subject:
Rupture
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Auscultation
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Surgical Procedures, Operative
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Carotid Arteries
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Neck Pain
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Stroke
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Atherosclerosis
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Aneurysm
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
Year:
2018
Type:
Article
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