Published April 1998 | Version v1
Journal article

Giant aneurysm of the vertebral artery in neurofibromatosis type 1: report of a case and review of the literature

  • 1. Strahlenklinik und Poliklinik, Klinikum Rudolf Virchow, Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, D-13353 Berlin (Germany)
  • 2. Neurochirurgische Klinik, Virchow-Klinikum Humboldt-Universitaet zu Berlin, Berlin (Germany)

Description

Cranial and cervical vessels are rarely involved in neurofibromatosis type 1. Stenoses and occlusion due to intimal or medial dysplasia are most often seen, followed by aneurysms. We report a rare asymptomatic giant aneurysm of the vertebral artery in a 59-year old man with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis and review the literature. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Neuroradiology
Journal Volume
40
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 245-248.
ISSN
0028-3940
CODEN
NRDYAB

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
29029773
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BLOOD VESSELS; BRAIN; CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES; INJURIES; NEUROLOGY; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; REVIEWS
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM; CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM; DISEASES; DOCUMENT TYPES; MEDICINE; NERVOUS SYSTEM; ORGANS

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Notes
With 3 figs., 1 tab., 22 refs.