Serial magnetic resonance imaging findings in subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an initially angiographically occult type II spinal aneurysm: Case report

Serial magnetic resonance imaging findings in subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an initially angiographically occult type II spinal aneurysm: Case report

Authors

  • Michael Kogan University at Buffalo, State University of New York
  • Simon Morr University at Buffalo, State University of New York
  • Adnan H. Siddiqui University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Keywords:

type II spinal aneurysm, subarachnoid hemorrhage, neuroradiology, angiography

Abstract

Background: Spinal aneurysms are rare causes of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage. Methods: We present an unusual, initially occult, case of an upper thoracic intradural extramedullary isolated aneurysm arising from the T2 intercostal-radicular circulation that was initially angiographically occult but was discovered due to unique, albeit nonspecific, magnetic resonance imaging findings of spinal cord T2 hyperintensity and contrast enhancement that were noted to progress with a clinical picture of ictal rehemorrhage. Results: Repeat spinal angiography revealed a spinal aneurysm that was treated surgically. Conclusion: In cases of sufficient clinical suspicion and nonspecific imaging findings, continued vigilance is advised in seeking an underlying pathoanatomic etiology. 

Author Biographies

Michael Kogan, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Clinical Assistant Instructor, Department of Neurosurgery

Simon Morr, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Clinical Assistant Instructor, Department of Neurosurgery

Adnan H. Siddiqui, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Professor of Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Director, Neuroendovascular Fellowship Program, University at Buffalo
Director, Neurosurgical Stroke Service, Kaleida Health
Director, Training & Education, Jacobs Institute
Director, Toshiba Stroke & Vascular Research Center, University at Buffalo

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Published

28-04-2017

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Serial magnetic resonance imaging findings in subarachnoid hemorrhage due to an initially angiographically occult type II spinal aneurysm: Case report. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2017 Apr. 28 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];88(1):74-8. Available from: https://mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/5308