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Bilateral superior cerebellar artery pure arterial malformation masquerading as aneurysms

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Pure artery malformation (PAM) is defined as a coil-like dilated and or overlapping appearance of arterial vessels in the absence of a venous component [1]. We report the case of a young adult who presented with a headache and was found to have a pure artery malformation of the bilateral superior cerebellar arteries (SCA), initially masquerading as a basilar tip aneurysm. Given the uncertainty in the diagnosis on noninvasive neuroimaging, a digital subtraction angiography (DSA) was pursued, confirming the diagnosis of PAM. The long-term significance of PAMs remains unknown, but diligent initial evaluation is necessary to rule out alternative diagnoses, especially in an acute setting.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2025.04.021

Authors: Hazem Shoirah, Rafique Haynes, Gesille Fiallo

Institution: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Language: English

Topic: Vascular Malformations Diagnosis and Treatment

Subfield: Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600