Aneurysm of the terminal internal carotid artery

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Chonic headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

There is a saccular aneurysm of the terminal segment of the left internal carotid artery measuring 9 x 7 mm with a neck measuring 6 mm.

The remainder of the arterial circle of Willis is unremarkable.

No subarachnoid hemorrhage is seen.

Cerebral volume loss with chronic small vessel ischemic changes is noted.

Case Discussion

MRI features of saccular aneurysm of the terminal segment of the internal carotid artery.

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