Brain Aneurysm

Balloon-like bulge in brain blood vessels

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What is this Condition?

A brain aneurysm is a balloon-like bulge in brain blood vessels caused by weakness in the vessel wall. It carries a risk of bleeding.

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Diagnosis Methods

Diagnosis is made through brain angiography, CT angiography, or MR angiography.

Treatment Methods

Microsurgical clipping or endovascular coiling is applied.

References

  1. Greenberg MS. Handbook of Neurosurgery. 10th ed. Thieme; 2023:1400-1500.
  2. Lv X, ed. Endovascular Surgery of Cerebral Aneurysms. Springer; 2022.
  3. Macdonald RL, ed. Neurosurgical Operative Atlas: Vascular Neurosurgery. 3rd ed. Thieme; 2019:106-186.
  4. Gandhi CD, Prestigiacomo CJ, eds. Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery: Complication Avoidance and Management. Springer; 2018:468-483.
  5. Henkes H, Lylyk P, Ganslandt O, eds. The Aneurysm Casebook: A Guide to Treatment Selection and Technique. Springer; 2020.

This content is for informational purposes and based on academic sources; consult your physician for diagnosis and treatment.

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