Aneurysm of cerebral vessels: symptoms, diagnosis, treatment

When an aneurysm of the brain vessels , the expansion of the arteries willisau, or great arterial circle. At the enlarged plot of the vessel is filled with blood, which at any moment can lead to its complete break. It is worth noting that in most cases the aneurysm is a congenital defect. Much less – acquired disease due to the development of hypertension, atherosclerosis or after injuries.

 

The symptoms of aneurysm of cerebral vessels

When apoplectic form aneurysm of the brain for many years the patient may not be aware that he suffers from a serious disease. Only 20-25% of cases occur occasional cephalgia. Clinical symptoms are similar to migraine. The pain is impossible to take any pharmaceutical drugs. It is a strong pain forced to seek medical attention.

Paralytic type of aneurysm in the brain causes progressive loss of cranial nerves. Most commonly affected are the oculomotor and optic nerve. The patient can rapidly lose visual acuity. When rupture of the vessels, the patient may fall into a coma. Untimely medical aid faces death.

Diagnosis of aneurysm of cerebral vessels

The most accurate picture of the disease can be obtained by angiography. Also appoint computer and magnetic resonance tomography. Based on the results of these surveys, the doctor makes an accurate diagnosis and developing a treatment strategy.

The treatment of aneurysms of cerebral vessels

Small aneurysms with small sizes administered the survey to monitor the dynamics of growth. In other cases, the patient is prescribed surgical treatment: clipping or occlusion. Currently, endovascular embolization is considered an alternative to surgery and is used more often.