A yoga related aneurysm? An internal carotid artery aneurysm
Background: Aneurysms of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are a rare finding, only accounting for 0.4-4% of all peripheral aneurysm and 1% of all carotid diseases. Objective: To evaluate the clinical findings of a carotid aneurysm, considering the patient’s background. Methods: A 54-year-old woman...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2023-01-01
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| Series: | Revista Mexicana de Angiología |
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| Online Access: | https://www.rmangiologia.com/frame_esp.php?id=108 |
| Summary: | Background: Aneurysms of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are a rare finding, only accounting for 0.4-4% of all peripheral aneurysm and 1% of all carotid diseases. Objective: To evaluate the clinical findings of a carotid aneurysm, considering the patient’s background. Methods: A 54-year-old woman intense yoga practitioner presented with 3 weeks development of a pulsatile mass on the right side of the neck. No history of intravenous catheters, traumatism, or local infections. Ultrasound images revealed a 1.6 cm patent saccular aneurysm ICA dependent. During surgery, visualization of the aneurysm was seen without sign of endothelial damage. Results: Patient underwent elective resection with primary repair and was discharged 2-day postoperatively. Follow-ups revealed complete resolution of the symptoms with intraoperative tissue samples coming back without abnormalities. Conclusions: It is of utmost importance to inquire into the patient’s background and perspective in being able to find an etiological case in rare findings.
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| ISSN: | 0377-4740 2696-130X |