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Published in: Neuroradiology 9/2013

01-09-2013 | Interventional Neuroradiology

Dissecting aneurysms of posterior communicating artery itself: anatomical, diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutical considerations

Authors: Burak Kocak, Ercan Tureci, Osman Kizilkilic, Civan Islak, Naci Kocer

Published in: Neuroradiology | Issue 9/2013

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Abstract

Posterior communicating artery (PCoA) itself is an unusual location for intracranial aneurysms in that isolated dissections or dissecting aneurysms are extremely rare. In the way of correct diagnosis of dissecting aneurysms of PCoA itself, a proper understanding of (1) the anatomy of the PCoA and its perforator branches, (2) some particular diagnostic features, and (3) related clinical aspects is of significant importance. Although there are no established treatment strategies for this particular type of aneurysms, the endovascular approach might be considered as a plausible one. In this paper, our scope was to report five cases with dissecting aneurysm of the PCoA itself and to discuss this rare vascular pathology from anatomical, diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutical perspectives.
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Metadata
Title
Dissecting aneurysms of posterior communicating artery itself: anatomical, diagnostic, clinical, and therapeutical considerations
Authors
Burak Kocak
Ercan Tureci
Osman Kizilkilic
Civan Islak
Naci Kocer
Publication date
01-09-2013
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Neuroradiology / Issue 9/2013
Print ISSN: 0028-3940
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00234-013-1212-3

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