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Is it possible for a ct scan of the head *without* contrast to show an unruptured brain aneurysm?
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Depends : Calcification can give an idea of an intracranial aneurysm, but contrast study is essential for a complete study and the amount of contrast used in ct imaging of the brain is small.
Answered 6/12/2019
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Usually not : Unless there is calcium in the aneurysm wall which is rare in brain aneurysm or it large aneurysm then we can see them without contrast.
Answered 6/12/2019
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It is: possible, but not probable. The aneurysm would have to be relatively large, and even then the noncontrast appearance may not be specific.
Answered 1/24/2016
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CT & MRA 2013. CT 2019. Clear. Small calcification. I fear brain aneurysms/heamorrhage. Dads uncle (3 days ago) and auntie (years ago)died from heamorrhage. His niece had an avm treated. I have pain in my head on and off. Chances I'll haemorrhage too?
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