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Mycotic aneurysm on posterior cerebral artery: resolution with medical therapy.

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2000

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AK Meena, S. Sitajayalakshmi, V S S V Prasad, J M Murthy
PubMed

Abstract

Mycotic aneurysms on the branches of vertebro basilar artery are rare. A patient of infective endocarditis with mycotic aneurysm on the posterior cerebral artery is described. The aneurysm resolved with medical therapy. Controversies regarding the management of mycotic aneurysms are discussed.