Asymptomatic internal carotid artery aneurysm
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منابع مشابه
[Extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm].
INTRODUCTION Extracranial aneurysm of the internal carotid artery is an exceptional finding. CASE REPORT An 89-year-old woman consulted for a peritonsillar mass. Physical examination revealed a parapharyngeal pulsatile mass in the oropharynx. Computed tomography (CT) provided the diagnosis of extracranial internal carotid artery aneurysm. Endovascular or surgical treatment were declined. Anti...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Vascular Surgery
سال: 2003
ISSN: 0741-5214
DOI: 10.1067/mva.2003.76