Basilar tip aneurysm

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Headache.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Brain

mri

There is a 20*25 mm signal void round lesion anterior to the midbrain in midline position with mild pressure effect, in keeping with a basilar tip aneurysm.

No further intracranial aneurysm or vascular malformation identified.

Case Discussion

Basilar artery aneurysms are less common than anterior circulation aneurysms and rupture less frequently, but their critical location necessitates careful evaluation.

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