Paraophthalmic aneurysms are Aneurysms located in the paraophthalmic segment of the internal carotid artery.
Anatomy
The paraophthalmic segment begins at the origin of the Ophthalmic artery and ends at the origin of the Posterior communicating artery.
Epidemiology
Paraophthalmic aneurysms account for approximately 10 % of all intracranial aneurysms[^1].
Treatment
Depending on the exact location and morphology of the aneurysm, both endovascular and surgical treatment are possible.