Traumatic aneurysm of the superior cerebellar artery: case report and review of the literature

Neurosurgery. 1990 Sep;27(3):476-9. doi: 10.1097/00006123-199009000-00025.

Abstract

Less than 10% of the 250 reported cases of traumatic intracranial aneurysms have involved the posterior circulation. Traumatic aneurysms of the superior cerebellar artery are extremely rare, with only three cases previously reported. This is the first report of a traumatic superior cerebellar artery aneurysm in which the diagnosis was suggested by computed tomographic scan. The potential for a good outcome suggests the value of early angiography when the history and diagnostic imaging studies suggest the possibility of a traumatic aneurysm.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteries / injuries
  • Cerebellum / blood supply*
  • Cerebellum / injuries
  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Cerebral Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Coma / etiology
  • Homicide
  • Humans
  • Hydrocephalus / etiology
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Male
  • Orbit / injuries
  • Prisoners
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Wounds, Stab*