Intracranial Mirror Aneurysms: Anatomic Characteristics and Treatment Options
- Authors
- Choi, Hyun Ho; Cho, Young Dae; Yoo, Dong Hyun; Lee, Jeongjun; Moon, Jong Hyeon; Ahn, Sang Jun; Kang, Hyun-Seung; Cho, Won-Sang; Kim, Jeong Eun; Han, Moon Hee
- Issue Date
- Sep-2018
- Publisher
- KOREAN RADIOLOGICAL SOC
- Keywords
- Aneurysm; Mirror; Treatment; Follow-up
- Citation
- KOREAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, v.19, no.5, pp 849 - 858
- Pages
- 10
- Journal Title
- KOREAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
- Volume
- 19
- Number
- 5
- Start Page
- 849
- End Page
- 858
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/45186
- DOI
- 10.3348/kjr.2018.19.5.849
- ISSN
- 1229-6929
2005-8330
- Abstract
- Objective: Mirror aneurysms are generally considered as a subset of multiple aneurysms, defined as aneurysms occurring bilaterally and symmetrically on the same-named vessels. Although not infrequent, the characteristics of mirror aneurysms are not well studied. This investigation was conducted to elucidate the anatomic features of such lesions and examine treatment options. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was conducted, aimed at 172 patients treated for 344 mirror aneurysms between January 2007 and December 2015. Aneurysms of similar nature but in asymmetric locations on the same-named vessels were excluded. All available records were examined and lesion characteristics, as well as treatment outcomes were assessed. Results: In study subjects (n = 172), mirror aneurysms most often involved middle cerebral artery bifurcation (n = 83), followed by a paraclinoid internal carotid artery (n = 50) and posterior communicating artery (n = 21). Most of the lesions (95.3%) measured <= 10 mm, and in 126 patients (74.6%), the size ratios were > 50%. Of the 344 aneurysms studied, coil embolization was undertaken in 217, surgical clipping in 62, and observation alone (no treatment) in 65. Coil embolization and surgical clipping were done bilaterally in 83 and 12 patients, respectively. In 12 patients, combined coiling and clipping were implemented on each side. Single-stage coil embolization of both the aneurysms was performed in 73 patients, with excellent post-procedural (85.6%) and follow-up (86.8%) occlusive results. There was no procedure-related morbidity or mortality. Conclusion: By adopting different treatment strategies to different configurations and vascular sources, mirror aneurysms can be safely and effectively treated. If feasible, single-stage coil embolization should be considered as a reasonable treatment option for mirror aneurysms.
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