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Cerebral aneurysm historical perspective
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Cerebral aneurysm was first described by X.
Historical Perspective
Historical Perspective
Cerebral aneurysm is defined as
- dilations that occur along the weak points along the arterial circulations within brain. [1]
Size:
- small less than 0.5mm
- Medium 6 to 25mm
- Large greater than 25mm
Types:
- Berry aneurysm
- Fusiform
- Mycotic
Prevalence:
The worldwide prevalence of cerebral aneurysms is approximately 3.2%, with a mean age of 50 and an overall 1:1 gender ratio. This ratio changes significantly after age 50, with an increasing female predominance approaching 2:1, thought to be due to decreased circulating estrogen causing a reduction in the collagen content of the vascular tissue.[1]
References
References
- Jersey AM, Foster DM. Cerebral Aneurysm. [Updated 2021 Aug 10]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2022 Jan-.
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: José Eduardo Riceto Loyola Junior, M.D.[2] Anika Zahoor M.D.[3]