Rapidly Growing Basilar Tip Aneurysm Causing Hydrocephalus and Mental Deterioration

Abstract

Background: Aneurysms at the basilar tip are difficult to treat. Case Report: An 81-year-old woman presented with sudden decline in level of consciousness. She had a rapidly growing aneurysm at the basilar tip with midbrain compression that caused hydrocephalus. Conclusion: This case study indicated that rapid growth of aneurysms at the basilar artery tip could lead to decreased consciousness.

Keywords

• Aneurysm
• Basilar artery
• Hydrocephalus
• Midbrain