Idiopathic lingual artery aneurysm: CT findings and endovascular therapy. A case report.

SUMMARY: We describe a 65-year-old woman with an asymptomatic idiopathic lingual artery aneurysm which is suspected to be congenital. We review the literature on external carotid artery branch aneurysms, diagnostic evaluation and discuss treatment options for the various types and the specific chosen in the case presented.