How do you approach interval monitoring of cavernous carotid aneurysms?
What is your preferred imaging modality as well as the recommended time interval for monitoring? Would your approach differ for intracranial aneurysms in other locations?
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Neurology · HCA Houston Healthcare
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Cavernous carotid aneurysms are typically extradural in location. While they carry some rupture risk depending on size and morphology, they are less likely to cause SAH and more likely to hemorrhage into the cavernous sinus (e.g., CCF). Although any intracranial hemorrhage is concerning, bleeding in...
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