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What Is The Treatment Of A 2mm Brain Aneurysm
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What is the course of treatment for a brain aneuyrism?
May be variable: Studies suggest that an unruptured aneurysm over 0.9mm in size be considered a possible indication for preventative treatment. A ruptured aneurysm is a neurological emergency, and requires intensive care, and likely surgical treatment. Supportive post-operative care is critical. Medications for complications such as edema, stroke, increased intracranial pressure, seizures important. ...Read more
Aneurysm (Definition)
An aneurysm is an abnormally dilated blood vessel, usually defined as a diameter 2x normal or larger. As weakened vessels get larger, there is risk of potential ...Read more
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What is the best treatment for a brain aneurysm?
Depends: There are two main treatments for brain aneurysms. One is surgery and the other is embolization of the aneurysm. They both have good and bad issues to be discussed with your doctor. Brain aneurysms are a serious matter. But, take your time and make sure you understand the risks of both the procedures. Then compare them to the risk of doing neither. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for a cavernous angioma of the frontal lobe?
Am "angioma": Literally is a mass of disordered blood vessels. They can be watched, resected, or infarcted angiographically with metalic coils. If causing symptoms, mass or seizures, treatment is indicated. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for for arteriovenous malformations (avm) of the brain?
Several types : Depending on the size, location, and particular anatomy of the avm, treatments could include: embolization, radiosurgery, open brain surgery, or a combination of these treatments. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for a brain tumor ?
Depends: A few benign tumors like meningioma can be cured by surgery. Other may require multiple modalities of treatment, like surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. ...Read more
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What is concussion of the brain and what is the treatment?
Injury to the brain: Concussion must be defined by the immediate reaction to brain injury. Most common is injury in sports. Alteration is awareness, disorientation, confusion, or even loss of consciousness is necessary to define concussion. Frequently there is also incoordination, clumsiness, visual distortion, inability to walk, poor balance, etc. A thorough evaluation must be done and recovery plan made. ...Read more
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What is the relationship between a stroke and a brain tumor?
Two brain illnesses: The two of these are not related. The similarity is that they both affect the brain. ...Read more
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What is the probablity of a successful surgery on a meningioma brain tumor?
Very good: The success of surgery depends largely on the location of the meningioma. Ones that are alont the convexities of the brain that are readily accessible can be removed in their entirety with minimal morbidity. Tumors at the skull base are more difficult and often require more extensive approaches. These may be associated with higher morbidity. ...Read more
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What are the sypmtoms of a brain aneurysm?
Most asymptomatic: Rupture with bleeding is most common symptom with severe headache. Other side- effects, include possible milder headaches, and/or less commonly symptoms of mass effect from some larger and giant aneurysms. Mass effect symptoms can include double vision or even weakness on one side if the body in extreme cases. Lastly, and even less commonly, some partially clotted aneurysms can cause stroke. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for cerebral infarct with reportedly 80% brain dead and what is the chance for survival and recovery of consciousness?
Brain infarct: This is a grave condition. Speaking with the attending physicians and staff are your best source of information and answer to your questions. ...Read more
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What is the best treatment of cerebral aneurysm ?
Depends: If ruptured, outcome is better for coiling vs clipping based on isat trial. Otherwise if unruptured it depends on size, location, calcification, medical comorbidities of patient, and the experience of the cerebral vascular surgeon or endovascular surgeon. ...Read more
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What is the difference between a ruptured brain aneurysm and a stroke?
CausesHemorrhagicStr: Ruptured Aneurism causes stroke by Hemorrhage in the Brain ...Read more
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Will i need surgery for a brain aneurysm? What's the typical method of treatment for brain aneurysms?
Check with Surgeon: Some aneurysms can be treated by interventional radiologists using coiling instead of surgery. Check with your neurosurgeon for alternatives and options in managing this disease. ...Read more
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How is the diagnosis of arteritis made? Occipital lobe of the brain.
Biopsy: I assume you mean temporal arteritis. The diagnosis is made by biopsy of the temporal artery in front of the ear. This is a straightforward procedure performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient. ...Read more
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What is the best treatment for a benign brain tumor?
Brain tumor: Benign brain tumors are generally slow growing. The options include observation, surgery, and radiation. The treatment depends on the symptoms, neurological deficits, location and size of the mass. See a neurosurgeon for the best treatment option. ...Read more
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What is a cat scan of the brain used for?
Fast brain study: Cat scanning is used often to check for acute brain problems such as tumors, bleeding, skull fractures, sinus infections, looking for larger obvious pathology to make a rapid determination of the need for immediate intervention, and provides better views of bone and sinuses than MRI (which is better to see strokes or ms lesions). ...Read more
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MRI brain find: presence of a persistent trigeminal artery and hypoplasia of the basilar artery? What is this I read its very rare & cause aneurysm?
Dodged a bullet: Persistent Trigeminal art. is associated with aneurysm in 14%, likely on a congenital basis. If one does not exist, it is unlikely to develop. http://thejns.org/doi/abs/10.3171/jns.1971.35.5.0601 Association does not prove causality, but we don't understand the embryology well enough to know the causes of aneurysms. ...Read more
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What is a mild levoscioliosis of the lower spine? Is there a treatment to prevent any consequences of this condition?
Small left curve: Mild levoscoliosis means that it is a small curve that should have no consequensces for someone who is skeletally mature (any adult). For children, small curves are usually observed to see if they progress. Once someone is skeletally mature, curves at 30 degrees or smaller are thought to be stable. ...Read more
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What is the treatment for cerebral vascular accident?
Acute care: Immediate admission to hospital. If no contraindications, I.V. Blood clot dissolving with tpa (alteplase). If not successful, intra-arterial thrombolysis (through a catheter), only available at very few specialized centers. Then, intensive care followed by rehab. Also, need a full stroke workup looking for irregular heart beat, a hole in the heart (pfo), blockages in the neck or brain vessels, aneurysms etc. ...Read more
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What sort of problem is a brain astrocytoma?
Brain cancer: It is a fairly common type of primary brain cancer. It comes in 4 grades, with grade 1 being better prognosis and grade 4 rapidly progressive. Treatment options exist so consult a cancer doctor. ...Read more
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