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Can An MRI Detect Aneurysm In The Head?

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Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2014
Question: Will an MRI detect an unruptered aneurysm in the head?
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Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
MRA can detect most of the cases of aneurysm.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Ptk.dautel
Thanks for writing to HCM

Yes, MR Angiogram (MRA)can detect most of the cases of aneurysm.MRA uses special sequences for depicting vascular anatomy of brain.It can reliably detect aneurysms as small as 2 mm.It is most commonly used investigation to screen aneurysm.

However,digital subtraction angiogram (DSA) is the gold standard investigation for aneurysm.

Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.

Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Can An MRI Detect Aneurysm In The Head?

Brief Answer: MRA can detect most of the cases of aneurysm. Detailed Answer: Hello Ptk.dautel Thanks for writing to HCM Yes, MR Angiogram (MRA)can detect most of the cases of aneurysm.MRA uses special sequences for depicting vascular anatomy of brain.It can reliably detect aneurysms as small as 2 mm.It is most commonly used investigation to screen aneurysm. However,digital subtraction angiogram (DSA) is the gold standard investigation for aneurysm. Get well soon. Hope I have answered your question. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX