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What do you advise if i was kinda wandering if this could lead to a berry aneurysm from being punched in the head many years ago?

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Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Not likely: Berry aneurysms are congenital. You are born with them. It is like having a ticking time bomb in your head.

Answered 5/10/2014

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A member asked:

What do you advise if i was kinda wandering if this could lead to a berry aneurysm from being punched in the head many years ago?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Brockenbrough answered

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