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Would a brain aneurysm show on an mri with contrast?
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Brain aneurysm: If it is big enough it would. Most are tiny and called Charot-Bouchert micro aneurysms. seen mostly in those with long standing high blood pressure.
Answered 9/7/2017
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MRA rather: Magnetic Resonance Angiogram would show it, yes
Answered 9/7/2017
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Only if large enough: MRI with contrast has a resolution limit of about 5 mm, depending on the field strength of the magnet & the spin sequence performed (resolution of time-of-flight MRI or TOF-MRI is even worse). The "gold standard" for an aneurysm is a fluoroscopic angiogram of the brain, which only interventional neurologists or radiologists perform 4 (1) known stroke or (2) genetics. Use HealthTap Prime to discuss
Answered 5/12/2019
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