Spontaneous regression of multiple flow-related aneurysms following treatment of an associated brain arteriovenous malformation: A case report

oleh: Lukas Andereggen, Lukas Andereggen, Philipp Gruber, Javier Anon, Angelo Tortora, Hans-Jakob Steiger, Gerrit A. Schubert, Serge Marbacher, Serge Marbacher, Luca Remonda, Luca Remonda

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Diterbitkan: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01

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IntroductionThere is no consensus in the treatment strategy of intracranial aneurysms (IAs) associated with brain arteriovenous malformation (BAVM). In particular, it is unknown if a more aggressive approach should be considered in patients harboring a BAVM, in whom multiple aneurysms or a history of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) is present.Case presentationWe report on an elderly woman harboring multiple aneurysms with a history of SAH due to rupture of an unrelated IA. On evaluation, she was also found to harbor a contralateral, left parietal convexity BAVM. Following resection of the latter, spontaneous regression of two large flow-related aneurysms was encountered.DiscussionWe discuss the therapeutic decision-making, risk stratification, and functional outcome in this patient with regard to the pertinent literature on the risk of hemorrhage in IAs associated with BAVM.