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KMID : 1201420150080020130
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Journal of Neurocritical Care
2015 Volume.8 No. 2 p.130 ~ p.132
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Rapidly Growing Basilar Tip Aneurysm Causing Hydrocephalus and Mental Deterioration
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Chung Ji-Yeon
Kang Hyun-Goo
Shin Dae-Soo
Han Hyung-Suk
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Abstract
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Background: Aneurysms at the basilar tip are difficult to treat.
Case Report: An 81-year-old woman presented with sudden decline in level of consciousness. She had a rapidly growing aneurysm at the basilar tip with midbrain compression that caused hydrocephalus.
Conclusion: This case study indicated that rapid growth of aneurysms at the basilar artery tip could lead to decreased consciousness.
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KEYWORD
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Aneurysm, Basilar artery, Hydrocephalus, Midbrain
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