Abstract:Background:Cerebral aneurysm rupture can lead to devastating neurological complications and present a complex problem to treat. We report a unique case of a ruptured posterior communicating artery (PCoA) aneurysm presenting with sudden and complete vision loss.Case Description:A 39-year-old man presented with the acute onset of severe headache and complete bilateral vision loss. The patient described headaches for several months prior to presentation. However, prior to the day of presentation, he had no visual… Show more
An aneurysm is classically an abnormal area of dilation in the wall of an artery (but also can affect veins and the heart). A true aneurysm involves all three layers at an antery.
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