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Giant fusiform aneurysm in middle cerebral artery branches: a report of two cases and a review of the literature

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Giant fusiform aneurysm (2.5 cm in length or more) is an unusual pathological entity typically described involving the main trunks of cerebral arteries and, rarely, cerebral artery branches. We are presenting two cases of middle cerebral artery branch giant fusiform aneurysm, one surgically and the other conservatively treated. We were unable to find in the literature reports of similar aneurysms at the same location. Clinical and pathological aspects, radiological findings, and treatment are discussed.

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  1. Institute of Neurosurgical Clinic, University of Genoa, Italy

    M. Borzone, M. Altomonte, M. Baldini, C. Silvestro & C. Rivano

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Borzone, M., Altomonte, M., Baldini, M. et al. Giant fusiform aneurysm in middle cerebral artery branches: a report of two cases and a review of the literature. Acta neurochir 125, 184–187 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01401850

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