Giant anterior communicating artery aneurysm with intrasellar extension.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Aneurysms extending into the sella are uncommon with only a few cases reported till date. Most of these arise from either the supraclinoidal or infraclinoidal segments of the internal carotid artery.

Research question

Can Anterior communication artery aneurysm present with hypopituitarism due to compression of pituitary gland?

Materials & methods

Case report and literature review.

Results

We discuss this rare presentation in a middle-aged patient its surgical management and the follow-up course with a review of available literature.

Discussion & conclusion

Anterior communicating artery aneurysms extending into the sella are extremely uncommon with only 4 cases reported in literature. They are usually giant aneurysms which are partially throm

SUBMITTER: Sekar A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10668054 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature