Case Presentation:
ACOM Aneurysm - Case 1
History & Physical
- 61-year-old woman presented with severe headache followed by sudden loss of consciousness.
Imaging
CT scan of the patient’s brain shows a severe subarachnoid hemorrhage and hydrocephalus (yellow arrows show enlarged ventricles).
CTA (Computed Tomographic Angiography) of the patient's brain showed a complex anterior communicating aneurysm.
MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiography), and four-vessel Cerebral angiography confirmed a complex multi-lobulated anterior communicating aneurysm which was not amenable to interventional approach due to its complex morphology.
Surgical Procedure
- Patient underwent supraorbitalcraniotomy and clipping of the aneurysm.
Post-op Imaging
Before Operation After Operation
Post-op angiogram showed complete treatment of the aneurysm.
Post-op Course
- This patient was discharged to home shortly after the operation with no complication and in good health.