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Aneurysm on the left ICA in carotid cave segment

Last update on July 12, 2021

A 27-year-old female patient presented with constant headaches in last couple of years. Images showed aneurysm on the left ICA depicted in "carotid cave” segment.

Case

CASE PRESENTATION

  • 27 y/o female with constant headaches in last couple of years
  • During workup , aneurysm on the left ICA was depicted in "carotid cave” segment
  • Patient opted for treatment and Flow Diverter was chosen
  • Medication: she was prepared with double antiaggregation therapy with ticagrelor and aspirin.

 

 

 

TREATMENT APPROACH

  • Due to size, Silk Vista was chosen 3.75x15
  • Dyna CT confirmed good apposition to the vessel wall so the team didn't apply PTa.
  • Good stasis of contrast in aneurysm on the angio images.

RESULT

  • The postprocedural stay was uneventful as she was discharged home.
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