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International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine 1/2011

Open Access 01-12-2011 | Case report

Intracranial internal carotid aneurysm causing diplopia

Authors: Brian T Kloss, Rahul Patel, Anne Marie Sullivan

Published in: International Journal of Emergency Medicine | Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

Internal carotid intracranial aneurysms are a relatively rare form of intracranial aneurysm that presents with diplopia, retro-orbital pain and unilateral headaches. The symptoms are progressive and the diagnosis should be considered in a patient presenting with these complaints. Underlying hypertension and advanced age are specific risk factors.
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Metadata
Title
Intracranial internal carotid aneurysm causing diplopia
Authors
Brian T Kloss
Rahul Patel
Anne Marie Sullivan
Publication date
01-12-2011
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
International Journal of Emergency Medicine / Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1865-1372
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1380
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1865-1380-4-56

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