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KMID : 1001920180610020282
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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2018 Volume.61 No. 2 p.282 ~ p.286
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True Aneurysms of the Extracranial Carotid Artery : An Evaluation of Two “Giant Aneurysms” and the Current Literature
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Altun Gokalp
Pulathan Zerrin
Hemsinli Dogus
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Abstract
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True extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECCAs) are uncommon. Atherosclerosis is the most common etiological factor. Neck pain, a pulsatile mass and murmur at auscultation are the most common symptoms. ECCAs may exhibit severe clinical manifestations due to complications. Cases of rupture can be fatal. There is a risk of distal embolization and stroke in thrombosed cases. We discuss two cases of enlarged ECCA treated surgically in the light of the most recent literature.
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KEYWORD
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Carotid arteries , Aneursym , Surgical procedures, Operative
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