Rupture of an internal carotid artery aneurysm in the petrous temporal bone

Abstract

A case of otorrhagia following the rupture of an aneurysm of the intrapetrous portion of the internal carotid artery is presented. The aneurysm was successfully treated by balloon occlusion of the parent artery. The problems associated with diagnosis and clinical management of these lesions is discussed and possible solutions suggested.

• Balloon Occlusion Glomus Jugulare Tumour Intrapetrous Carotid Artery Aneurysm Otorrhagia