Ruptured aneurysm of extracranial carotid artery.
Loading...
Date
2008-12-17
Authors
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
Aneurysm of extracranial carotid artery is an uncommon clinical disease and that presenting as a ruptured aneurysm is extremely rare. This entity represents a challenge to treatment strategy. A 54 year old hypertensive male presented with painful, pulsatile mass in left neck. Duplex scan revealed the ruptured left carotid artery at its bifurcation. Angiogram depicted clear picture of ruptured carotid artery aneurysm. Resection of aneurysm was performed with placement of external carotid shunt. Continuity was maintained with interposition of Dacron graft.
Description
Keywords
Citation
Shrestha UK. Ruptured aneurysm of extracranial carotid artery. Journal of the Nepal Medical Association. 2008 Oct-Dec; 47(172): 232-4