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What are some causes for brain aneurysms?
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Many: Congenital weakness in wall of vessel. Poorly controlled systemic hypertension connective tissue diseases vasculitis or inflamation. Infections. Cancer. A full work up is usually performed at the time of dicovery as well as apropiate screening of family members.
Answered 11/7/2012
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Many factors: There are many conditions and factors that can lead to the formation of brain aneurysms. The most common are smoking and uncontrolled high blood pressure. There are also genetic conditions including connective tissue disorders and polycystic kidney disease that can lead to aneurysm formation.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Can brain aneurysms show symptoms and then suddenly stop showing symptoms for months? or would it continue to cause symptoms until it ruptures?
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