Ruptured Aneurysm of the Superior Cerebellar Artery Associated With Cerebellar Hemangioblastoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Aneurysms associated with hemangioblastoma are very rare. We encountered a patient in whom an aneurysm of the distal superior cerebellar artery, the main feeding vessel of cerebellar hemangioblastoma, ruptured and caused hemorrhage. On the basis of the computed tomography findings, the superior cerebellar artery aneurysm was identified as the source of hemorrhage, and embolization using a Guglielmi detachable coil was performed in subsequent endovascular surgery. Endovascular embolization was applied to the artery feeding the tumor at 4 weeks after admission, and the tumor was removed using an occipital transtentorial approach. A favorable therapeutic outcome may be expected when using a combination of endovascular therapy and surgical craniotomy for aneurysms associated with hemangioblastoma.

Source: Neurosurgery Quarterly - October 30, 2014 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Case Report Source Type: research