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Neurological exam showed subtle flattening of the left nasolabial fold and a tendency to a positive ipsilateral Babinski sign, with no other abnormalities. Brain MRI revealed a subacute ischemic lesion in the anterior deep structures and a hyperacute focus at the right temporo-occipital border. CT angiography showed bilateral internal carotid artery changes suggestive of FMD, critical stenosis of the right MCA (M1), and aneurysmal dilation of the left ophthalmic artery origin. Digital subtraction angiography (DSA) confirmed a wide-neck saccular aneurysm of the left internal carotid artery (ICA). Rehabilitation and multidisciplinary consultations were undertaken. The patient was discharged in good condition without significant neurological deficits. Regular blood pressure control, atherosclerotic diet, physical activation and taking medications (antihypertensive drugs, acetylsalicylic acid and statin) regularly were recommended. Due to the diagnosis of a saccular aneurysm of the left ICA, a referral was issued to the neurosurgery department. 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