Ruptured basilar top aneurysm presenting with status epilepticus in an infant: A Rare Case Report.

ABSTRACT

Seizures are one of the most common neurological emergencies seen in pediatric age group. Rupture of intracranial aeurysm is one of the rare causes of seizures in children. Rupture of basilar top aneurysm causing seizures in pediatric age group is rarely reported in litrature. Here we report a case of 5 months old baby who presented with status epilepticus. Neuroimaging showed a ruptured basilar top aneurysm with subarachnoid haemorrhage and extension of bleed into 3rd and 4th ventricle.