Neonatal seizures revealing a ruptured congenital arterial aneurysm: A case report and review of the literature
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F. Badr
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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F. Badr, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Rue Tarik Ibnou Ziad, Casablanca 20250, Casablanca, Morocco.
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Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorM. Lehlimi
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Radiology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Radiology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Department of Neurosurgery, University-Hospital IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
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Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorCorresponding Author
F. Badr
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Correspondence
F. Badr, Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Rue Tarik Ibnou Ziad, Casablanca 20250, Casablanca, Morocco.
Email: [email protected]
Search for more papers by this authorM. Chemsi
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorA. Badre
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorM. Lehlimi
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorL. Derrak
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorK. Chbani
Radiology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorS. Salam
Radiology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorA. Habzi
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorK. Ibahioin
Department of Neurosurgery, University-Hospital IBN ROCHD, Casablanca, Morocco
Search for more papers by this authorO. Benomar
Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Department of Pediatrics, University-Hospital Abderrahim El Harrouchi, Casablanca, Morocco
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Neonatal seizures are a frequently encountered neurological condition, with intracranial aneurysms being a rare but notable cause. Cerebellar imaging plays a pivotal role in their diagnosis. Treatment options are microsurgery or embolisation. In this report, we present the case of a 26-day-old neonate who experienced a neonatal seizure, revealing a ruptured aneurysm. The condition was successfully treated surgically, resulting in a favourable outcome.
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