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Management of a Female Patient With Traumatic Carotid Aneurysm and Depression

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Extracranial carotid aneurysms are rare and may be asymptomatic for long periods, or they may present with symptoms depending on their size and location. Complications such as rupture or stroke can significantly impact outcomes, particularly if the aneurysm is not detected early or treated promptly. This case report illustrates a traumatic carotid aneurysm in a young female patient and its surgical management with successful stent-graft deployment. Patients with undiagnosed intracerebral aneurysms that have not ruptured may present with a variety of neurological and psychiatric symptoms. Management of psychiatric conditions in these patients after surgical aneurysm repair is essential, as it improves quality of life.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.100964