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True Aneurysms of the Extracranial Carotid Artery : An Evaluation of Two "Giant Aneurysms" and the Current Literature

  • Altun, Gokalp (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Karadeniz Technical University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Pulathan, Zerrin (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Karadeniz Technical University, School of Medicine) ;
  • Hemsinli, Dogus (Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Kanuni Training and Research Hospital)
  • Received : 2017.04.07
  • Accepted : 2017.08.24
  • Published : 2018.03.01
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Abstract

True extracranial carotid artery aneurysms (ECCAs) are uncommon. Atherosclerosis is the most common etiological factor. Neck pain, a pulsatile mass and murmur at auscultation are the most common symptoms. ECCAs may exhibit severe clinical manifestations due to complications. Cases of rupture can be fatal. There is a risk of distal embolization and stroke in thrombosed cases. We discuss two cases of enlarged ECCA treated surgically in the light of the most recent literature.

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