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My brother had an tumor and then turn into an aneurysm the doctor says he had too many nerves and blood vessels that would just pop what's the called?

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Dr. Bassel Raad answered

Specializes in Neurology

Brain aneurysms: Apparently the doctor tried to say your brother has multiple blood vessel aneurysms. Aneursyms of blood vessels in general carry a small risk of bleeding around or inside the brain. The risk is affected by the size, shape and location of the aneurysm.

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Answered 5/30/2016

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A member asked:

My brother had an tumor and then turn into an aneurysm the doctor says he had too many nerves and blood vessels that would just pop what's the called?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bassel Raad answered

Dr Chilakapati agreed

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