Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Will a ct scan show whether i have a brain aneurysm?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: Has to be a CTA (CT angiogram). CT scan of the head without contrast doesn't detect aneurysms unless they are larger. CT scan of the head with contrast has a slightly better chance. CTA of the head is good for seeing aneurysms. See radiologyinfo.org and stroke association.org for more details.
Answered 5/1/2019
1.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What are the side effects of an unruptured brain aneurysm and how can I tell if my CT with iodine scan failed to show any signs of an aneurysm ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just went to the ENT and had a CT scan of my head. Would it show if anything was wrong like tumors or anyuresms in the brain?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can a CT scan of the head without contrast dye detect brain aneurysms?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Ct scan dects brain aneurysms? Is it possible for a CT scan without contrast to reveal an unruptured brain aneurysm? Is the test meant to find that sort of thing?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Is it possible for a CT scan of the head *without* contrast to show an unruptured brain aneurysm?
Can CT scans detect brain aneurysms?
What does a CT scan of the brain without contrast show?
What could be wrong if a CT scan shows brain abnormalities?
Would a plain CT scan show an unruptured aneurysm in the brain ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
