Giant serpentine aneurysms (GSA) are a rare, distinct group of giant intracerebral aneurysms. Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN 1) syndrome is characterised by tumours of the parathyroid glands, pancreatic islets and the pituitary.
We report a case of a GSA in a diabetic patient diagnosed with MEN 1 syndrome.
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