Intracranial aneurysm
Overview
Intracranial aneurysm is a weakness in a blood vessel in the brain. The vessel may balloon and fill with blood. Most of these occur between the underside of the brain and the base of the skull.
Symptoms
The aneurysm can leak or rupture, causing life-threatening bleeding. A sudden, severe headache is a key symptom.
Treatments
Emergency medical care is needed.
Last Updated Jun 13, 2017
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