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Karger Publishers, Case Reports in Neurology, 3(11), p. 325-329, 2019

DOI: 10.1159/000503812

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Intracranial Hemorrhage Secondary to a Delayed Cerebral Pseudoaneurysm Rupture 18 Years after Cranial Trauma

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Abstract

We report the case of a 38-year-old male with a previous history of severe cranial trauma and subsequent large subdural and subarachnoid hemorrhage on whom an emergent hematoma evacuation was performed with a good outcome and follow-up. Despite a good clinical evolution, the patient experienced a further intracranial hematoma 18 years after the trauma, with severe aphasia and mild right hemiparesis. After complete etiological study, two cranial pseudoaneurysms were observed in the cerebral angiography. Endovascular treatment was successfully completed, achieving full embolization without complications. No rebleeding was detected during follow-up. The patient had a good clinical outcome at 3 months and achieved complete recovery. Cranial pseudoaneurysm rupture is a rare cause of intracerebral hemorrhage, especially if the trauma occurs years before the bleeding.