Highlights
- •Neurofibromatosis type 1 is rarely complicated with an artery aneurysm formation and rupture.
- •Rupture of artery aneurysms in the neck region can be life-threatening because of upper airway obstruction and hemorrhagic shock.
- •Endovascular treatment has been shown to be safe and effective in NF-1 patients with artery aneurysm formation and rupture.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: September 29, 2020
Accepted:
September 21,
2020
Received:
September 17,
2020
Publication stage
In Press Journal Pre-ProofIdentification
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