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Vertebral Artery Aneurysm, Right

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Dr. Chris Ekong


Case 12

Age: 61

Sex: Female

History: Oct 14, 2001: Sudden severe headache


Pre-op CT Head

October 14, 2001: CT head (normal)


Treatment:

LP done and found to be normal. Patient was sent home.

October 15: Sudden severe headaches & loss of consciousness. Readmitted. CT head done.


CT head October 15, 2001, showing S.A.H.


Treatment:

Admitted. Angio done. Intubated. No Aneurysm. Some spasm. Recovered over 6 days. Angio repeated Oct 22.


Oct 22: Angio showing right vertebral aneurysm.


Progress - October 26, 2001

Sudden severe headache and drowsiness. GCS14.


CT head Oct 26 showing early Hydrocephalus.


Treatment:

? Surgery

? Coiling.


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