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Does a 0.5 x 0.5 x 0.5 cm well defined saccular outpouching in the medial aspect of the supraclinoidsegment of right internal carotid artery dangerous?

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Potentially: A saccular aneurysm can be dangerous. Size is an important factor. You should talk to a neurosurgeon.

Dr Korona agreed

Answered 3/21/2015

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Dr. Michael Korona answered

Specializes in Radiology - Interventional

Aneurysm: This may represent an aneurysm or possibly an atherosclerotic ulcer. See a neurosurgeon. Check out brainaneurysm.Com.

Dr Balin and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2014

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