Abstract:Background:
Segmental arterial mediolysis (SAM) is a condition in which an aneurysm is formed by causing lysis of the media and remodeling of blood vessels. Short-term recurrence has been reported in abdominal aortic aneurysms. Cerebral aneurysms have been suggested to form in a short period not only in the abdominal cavity but also in the intracranial arteries in SAM.
Case Description:
A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 35 weeks’ gestation developed sudden headache and disorientation. Head magnetic resonance… Show more
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