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Axial noncontrast CT scan of the brain shows extensive symmetrical calcification at the level of the (a) cerebellum, (b) basal ganglia, (yellow arrow) (c) thalamus and (d) White matter.
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Brain computerized tomography (CT) showed two major findings: first, diffuse bilateral subarachnoid hemorrhage involving the basal cisterns and both Sylvian fissures; and second, extensive calcification involving the basal ganglia, thalamus, corona radiata, and deep cerebellar nuclei [Figure 1].
Right internal carotid angiogram showing a multilobulated right posterior communicating artery aneurysm measuring 7.8 x 5.7 x 4.2 mm with the neck of the aneurysm measuring 3.3 mm (white arrow).
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An attempt at coiling this aneurysm failed because of a tortuous internal carotid artery precluding safe access to the aneurysm [Figure 2].