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Revista mexicana de angiología
On-line version ISSN 2696-130XPrint version ISSN 0377-4740
Abstract
MORILLO-JIMENEZ, Verónica C. et al. A yoga related aneurysm? An internal carotid artery aneurysm. Rev. mex. angiol. [online]. 2023, vol.51, n.1, pp.28-32. Epub June 12, 2023. ISSN 2696-130X. https://doi.org/10.24875/rma.22000040.
Background:
Aneurysms of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are a rare finding, only accounting for 0.4-4% of all peripheral aneurysm and 1% of all carotid diseases.
Objective:
To evaluate the clinical findings of a carotid aneurysm, considering the patient's background.
Methods:
A 54-year-old woman intense yoga practitioner presented with 3 weeks development of a pulsatile mass on the right side of the neck. No history of intravenous catheters, traumatism, or local infections. Ultrasound images revealed a 1.6 cm patent saccular aneurysm ICA dependent. During surgery, visualization of the aneurysm was seen without sign of endothelial damage.
Results:
Patient underwent elective resection with primary repair and was discharged 2-day postoperatively. Follow-ups revealed complete resolution of the symptoms with intraoperative tissue samples coming back without abnormalities
Conclusions:
It is of utmost importance to inquire into the patient's background and perspective in being able to find an etiological case in rare findings.
Keywords : Case report; Yoga practitioner; Aneurysm; Internal carotid artery; Surgical treatment.