Vertebral artery aneurysm rupture: an autopsy case
Soudní lékarství / casopis Sekce soudního lékarstvi Cs. lékarské spolecnosti J. Ev. Purkyne, cilt.58, sa.4, ss.55-56, 2013 (Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 58 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2013
- Dergi Adı: Soudní lékarství / casopis Sekce soudního lékarstvi Cs. lékarské spolecnosti J. Ev. Purkyne
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.55-56
- Kırklareli Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Vertebral artery aneurysm rupture is a rare cause of sudden death. The presented case was 31-year-old woman who was found dead in her bedroom. Family members stated that she had history of one year duration childhood epilepsy treatment. Autopsy investigation revealed 5 mm in diameter aneurysm, ruptured in 1 mm area, localized on the trunk of the right vertebral artery. We described an autopsy case of sudden unexpected death due to ruptured vertebral artery aneurysm.