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Are two normal 3 tesla mra/mris and a normal cta enough to exclude brain aneurysm in the case of unexplained unilateral head pain and unequal pupils?

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Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Maybe: Cta is a fairly good study; however, i would include the neck region and make sure that there are no problems with the carotid arteries as well.

Answered 1/25/2014

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Dr. Robert Chang answered

If done properly: Should be enough. Have a neuro-ophthalmologist check the pupils. Could be something else.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 12/23/2014

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A member asked:

Are two normal 3 tesla mra/mris and a normal cta enough to exclude brain aneurysm in the case of unexplained unilateral head pain and unequal pupils?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Matthew Kozminski answered

Dr. Robert Chang answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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