Abstract
We present a case of massive epistaxis caused by an internal carotid artery aneurysm. The initial treatment with endovascular balloon embolization failed as a result of balloon displacement. After rebleeding, the intracavernous aneurysm was treated with an endovascular detachable balloon embolization technique, which resulted in cessation of epistaxis. The different treatment options for interventional radiology and management of ruptured carotid artery aneurysms are discussed.
MeSH terms
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Aneurysm, Ruptured / complications*
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Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnostic imaging
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Aneurysm, Ruptured / therapy
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Carotid Artery Diseases / complications*
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Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging
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Carotid Artery Diseases / therapy
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Catheterization / adverse effects
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Cavernous Sinus*
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Cerebral Angiography
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Epistaxis / diagnostic imaging
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Epistaxis / etiology*
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Equipment Failure
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Female
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Humans
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Intracranial Aneurysm / complications*
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Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
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Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy
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Middle Aged
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Recurrence
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Retreatment
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Treatment Failure