Case Report - Cerebral aneurysms associated with von Recklinghausen's neurofibromatosis: Report of a case and review of the literature

The authors report a case of an intracranial aneurysm associated with von Recklinghausen′s neurofibromatosis. A 34-year-old woman presented with a history of headaches, unconsciousness and neck rigidity. Widespread cutaneous neurofibromas were found. Investigations revealed an aneurysm of the anteri...

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Published inNeurology India Vol. 53; no. 2
Main Author Baldauf J., Kiwit J., Synowitz M
Format Journal Article
Published India Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India 01.08.2005
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Intracranial aneurysm
neurofibromatosis-1
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Summary:The authors report a case of an intracranial aneurysm associated with von Recklinghausen′s neurofibromatosis. A 34-year-old woman presented with a history of headaches, unconsciousness and neck rigidity. Widespread cutaneous neurofibromas were found. Investigations revealed an aneurysm of the anterior communicating artery. The authors discuss this case and review the relevant literature.
ISSN:0028-3886