Basilar tip aneurysm

Case contributed by Ian Bickle
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Known malignancy. Confused. Cerebral metastases?

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
ct

1.1cm aneurysm of the basilar tip.

Age related involutional change.

No cerebral metastases.

Case Discussion

This basilar tip aneurysm, as is often the case, was an incidental finding on CT head imaging.

It has been suggested on a non contrast CT performed for an alternative indication.

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