Massive epistaxis after rupture of intracavernous carotid artery aneurysm - Case report

We present a case of massive epistaxis caused by an internal carotid artery aneurysm. The initial treatment with endovascular balloon embolization fai led as a result of balloon displacement. After rebleeding. the intracaverno us aneurysm was treated with an endovascular detachable balloon embolizatio n technique, which resulted in cessation of epistaxis. The different treatm ent options for interventional radiology and management of ruptured carotid artery aneurysms are discussed.