Rupture of giant cerebral aneurysms during angiography. Case report and review of literature.

A case of a giant aneurysm of the internal carotid artery which ruptured during cerebral angiography is reported. 30 other cases from literature of the last 35 years are reviewed. The majority of aneurysms ruptured during angiography was located at the internal carotid artery. 21 out of 30 patients were females. Fatal outcome was connected in general with intracerebral or intraventricular hemorrhage. Factors connected with the examination procedure and therapy are discussed.