Intracranial aneurysm with systemic lupus erythematosus treated by endovascular intervention

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2010 Jan-Mar;49(177):59-61.

Abstract

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic disease with multiple pathologies that can affect every organ system of the body including central nervous system. Intracerebral aneurysms and subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) are one of comparatively rarer manifestations of central nervous system SLE. Here we present a case of known SLE complicated by the rupture of intra cerebral aneurysm at basilar artery tip which was successfully treated with endovascular coiling.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, Ruptured / surgery*
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Embolization, Therapeutic* / methods
  • Endovascular Procedures / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / etiology*
  • Intracranial Aneurysm / therapy*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / complications*
  • Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / physiopathology
  • Middle Aged
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage / therapy