Mycotic aneurysms of the intracavernous carotid artery: a case report and review of the literature.

Publication/Presentation Date

2-1-1992

Abstract

A case of mycotic aneurysm of the intracavernous carotid artery is reported and the literature is reviewed on this uncommon entity. Nineteen cases have been reported, most often occurring in the clinical setting of meningitis. Management recommendations include angiographic confirmation of aneurysm and follow-up with magnetic resonance imaging during antibiotic therapy. Evidence of aneurysm enlargement is an indication for endovascular trapping of the aneurysm or carotid occlusion.

Volume

37

Issue

2

First Page

142

Last Page

146

ISSN

0090-3019

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

1546377

Department(s)

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article

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