Ruptured aneurysm with extravasation observed in four-dimensional computed tomography angiography

Jpn J Radiol. 2011 Jun;29(5):348-52. doi: 10.1007/s11604-010-0550-x. Epub 2011 Jun 30.

Abstract

We report a case of subarachnoid hemorrhage with a ruptured aneurysm in the anterior communicating artery. On multiphase dynamic contrast-enhanced four-dimensional computed tomography angiography (4D CTA), we observed active bleeding from the aneurysm that manifested over time with a corkscrew-like, spindle-like, and lobulated appearance and nebulous enhancement, characteristics reported only individually previously. The volume data for 4D CTA is easy to obtain with newly developed multidetector-row computed tomography, and 4D CTA can be used for evaluating anatomical aspects, hemodynamics, and treatment selection in cases of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / complications
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cerebral Angiography / methods*
  • Contrast Media
  • Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / diagnostic imaging*
  • Extravasation of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Materials / etiology
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Four-Dimensional Computed Tomography / methods*
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Iopamidol
  • Radiographic Image Enhancement / methods
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging*
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Tomography, Spiral Computed / methods

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iopamidol