Cerebral Aneurysm: Diagnosis & Tests (Brain Aneurysm)

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Cerebral Aneurysm

Alternate Names : Brain Aneurysm

Cerebral Aneurysm | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the condition diagnosed?

A cranial CT scan or cranial MRI can show blood in the brain from a ruptured aneurysm. There will also be large amounts of blood in the fluid collected by a spinal tap. To do a spinal tap, the doctor inserts a special needle into the spinal column. Through this needle, the doctor collects a sample of cerebrospinal fluid. A special X-ray test can also be used to locate the aneurysm.

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Author: James Warson, MD
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 10/17/02

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