Multiple aneurysms in the female breast: a case report

Br J Radiol. 2007 Nov;80(959):e275-7. doi: 10.1259/bjr/13699159.

Abstract

Arterial aneurysms are defined as localized abnormal dilatations in an arterial wall. We report the first case of multiple true aneurysms in the female breast in a patient with a history of chronic amphetamine abuse who presented with a probable subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH).

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Alcoholism / complications
  • Amphetamine-Related Disorders / complications
  • Aneurysm / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm / etiology
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / diagnosis*
  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / etiology
  • Breast / blood supply*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Middle Aged
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / etiology