Extracranial carotid aneurysm. Description of an interesting clinical case [ANEURISMA DELLA CAROTIDE EXTRACRANICA. DESCRIZIONE DI UN CASO CLINICO INTERESSANTE]

One case of extracranial carotid artery aneurysm observed is reported. This uncommon and interesting vascular disorder is still under discussion even if the present tendency is to treat it actively by reconstructive surgical procedures that make it possible to avoid the natural aneurysm complications with a low risk of postoperative neurological lesions.