Aneurysm in the Brain
Alternate Names : Aneurysm - Cerebral, Cerebral Aneurysm
Definition An "aneurysm" is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a section of a blood vessel. When an aneurysm occurs in the brain, it is called a cerebral aneurysm.
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Tests & Exams
• Cerebral Angiography
• Cranial CT Scan
• CSF Cell Count
• CT Scan
• EEG
• MRI of the Head
Other Topics
• Bleeding
• Confusion
• Consciousness - Decreased
• Drowsiness
• Eyelid Drooping
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Incidence
• Joint Pain
• Muscle Function Loss
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Numbness and Tingling
• Seizures
• Speech Impairment (Adult)
• Swelling
• Weakness
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