A 41-year-old female patient from Quang Binh, who was a teacher, suddenly lost her vision due to a giant brain aneurysm. Initially, her blurred vision was misdiagnosed as an eye disease and treatment did not help. An MRI scan at Hue Central Hospital revealed a giant aneurysm of the internal carotid artery. Despite receiving medical treatment for three months, her eyes continued to deteriorate.
After being examined at Viet Duc Hospital, doctors determined that the aneurysm threatened to burst, causing complete blindness in one eye and partial vision loss in the other. The patient underwent artery bypass surgery and internal carotid artery reconstruction to treat the condition. The complex surgery lasted six hours and was successful. Two weeks after the surgery, the patient’s condition was stable, and her vision had significantly improved.
Brain aneurysms are a type of cerebrovascular disorder that can lead to various symptoms such as headaches, blurred vision or loss of vision. Giant aneurysms pose a higher risk of rupture if left untreated which can be life-threatening if not treated promptly. Prompt intervention and proper treatment are essential to prevent serious complications like stroke or death.
Cerebral aneurysms are often asymptomatic but can cause severe issues if left untreated like numbness, weakness, dizziness or loss of consciousness. Rupture of a brain aneurysm is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention like endovascular intervention or surgical treatment depending on the severity of the aneurysm.
In conclusion, this case serves as a reminder of the importance of early detection and proper treatment of brain aneurysms to prevent further complications like blindness or death caused by rupture
