Ruptured Basilar Artery Perforator Aneurysm: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Abstract
Basilar artery perforator aneurysms (BAPAs) are a rare cause of subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), and the natural history is still unknown. Herein, we report a case of ruptured BAPA that appeared during the observation period and then spontaneously disappeared; we have also conducted a review of the literature and performed an analysis based on the type of management. This case of BAPA had a unique course, and our observations may help establish a treatment strategy. A 60-year-old man presented with acute diffuse SAH, World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) Grade II and Fisher Grade 3. Initial three-dimensional digital subtraction angiography (DSA) did not show the source of the hemorrhage. DSA performed on day 39 showed a BAPA with a diameter of 3 mm at the posterior surface of the upper third of the basilar artery. Conservative treatment was chosen. DSA performed on day 64 showed complete resolution of the aneurysm. BAPAs are likely pseudoaneurysms, and not saccular aneurysms, caused due to dissection of basilar perforator arteries. BAPAs are often not recognized on initial imaging, and hence, it is necessary to repeat the DSA examination. Considering the relatively high rate of spontaneous resolution, we chose conservative management. When BAPAs enlarge or do not disappear after conservative treatment, additional therapy such as multiple stents should be considered.
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