Journal of neurosurgery
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J. Neurosurg.
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Journal of neurosurgery · Oct 1991
Review Case ReportsSpontaneous dissecting aneurysms of the basilar artery presenting with a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Report of two cases.
A spontaneous dissecting aneurysm of the basilar artery is a rare disorder, usually presenting with ischemia rather than a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH). Two cases are described of a dissecting aneurysm of the basilar artery presenting with an SAH. ⋯ One patient was treated conservatively, and the other underwent operative intervention with wrapping of the aneurysm. The usefulness of MR imaging in the diagnosis and the treatment options are discussed.