Moore JM, Caplan L, Hwang P, Mandan A, Ogilvy CS, Thomas AJ. Dementia resulting from expansion of basilar artery aneurysm: two case reports and a review of the literature.
Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2016;
158:1901-5. [PMID:
27531175 DOI:
10.1007/s00701-016-2923-0]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2016] [Accepted: 08/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Dementia places a large burden on the economy, with financial and emotional costs incurred by patients, caregivers and the health sector.
METHODS AND RESULTS
We report the first published case series of giant basilar aneurysm leading to progressive cognitive and functional decline. We review the literature regarding giant aneurysms and their association with dementia and the possible underlying pathophysiological mechanism.
CONCLUSIONS
This report highlights a number of therapeutic considerations when determining the best management strategy for these difficult lesions.
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