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What is a vascular abnormality?
A cerebral aneurysm is a weak part of a blood vessel in the brain that fills with blood. A saccular or berry aneurysm is the most common form, and is typically found on arteries at the base of the brain. Click here for more information.
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What clinical findings (signs, symptoms,
and test results) indicate vascular abnormality?
Prior to hemmorhage, the symptoms may include:
- Pain above and behind the eye
- Unilateral facial paralysis
- Vision changes
After hemorrhage, the symptoms can include:
The diagnosis can be confirmed through use of a computed tomography (CT) scan and/or MRI of the head.
A spinal tap/LP cannot be performed safely with this condition.
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Treatment Options
When this diagnosis is confirmed, surgery is performed to staple the vein within the brain.
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Science Links
Brain function
Understanding the brain
What is blood?
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