Pseudoaneurysm formation and rupture after stereotactic radiotherapy for cerebral arteriovenous malformation: a case report and review of literature

Abstract

We report a rare delayed complication of de novo pseudoaneurysm formation and rupture after stereotactic radiotherapy for cerebral arteriovenous malformation. The patient presented with intracerebral haemorrhage due to rupture of a pseudoaneurysm in the previously irradiated field, which was excised for histological examination. The literature was reviewed for similar cases.

Keywords:

• Stereotactic radiotherapy
• arteriovenous malformation
• pseudoaneurysm
• complication

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