Abstract:Background Extracranial carotid artery aneurysms are rare and are often localized at the level of the carotid bulb or in the distal internal carotid artery. Generally asymptomatic until an embolic event or a local compression reveals their presence, the rupture is rare.
Case Report We presented a case of a 68-year-old female referred to our hospital for a pulsatile mass on the right side of her neck with no other symptoms. The patient had a history of hypertension that was medically controlled. The d… Show more
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