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Saccular intracranial neonatal aneurysm

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Abstract

Introduction

Neonatal cerebral aneurysms are very rare condition and distinct from those of the adults.

Case report

We reported a 14-day-old male neonate who presented subarachnoid hemorrhage due to a ruptured anterior cerebral artery saccular aneurysm. In addition, we present a review of the relevant literature.

Conclusion

Intracranial hemorrhage due to cerebral aneurysm rupture in a newborn is an uncommon diagnosis, but it must be unequivocally excluded.

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    Daniela S. Massa, Nicolás A. Montivero, Carlos A. Ciraolo & Santiago A. Portillo Medina

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Massa, D.S., Montivero, N.A., Ciraolo, C.A. et al. Saccular intracranial neonatal aneurysm. Childs Nerv Syst 39, 541–546 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-022-05640-2

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