Intracranial aneurysms: a game of millimeters Journal Article


Authors: Amber, I.; Mohan, S.; Nucifora, P.
Article Title: Intracranial aneurysms: a game of millimeters
Abstract: RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: In this review we will discuss the historic development of intracranial aneurysms as a pathologic entity and the potential for overdiagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We conducted a literature search to assess the prevalence, rupture rate, and treatment of intracranial aneurysms. RESULTS: Intracranial aneurysms represent a necessary example of overdiagnosis. CONCLUSIONS: A change in the nomenclature of small aneurysms is a possible solution to mitigate patient anxiety from a diagnosis of intracranial aneurysm.
Journal Title: Academic Radiology
Volume: 22
Issue: 8
ISSN: 1878-4046; 1076-6332
Publisher: AUR  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2015
Start Page: 1020
End Page: 1023
Language: eng
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Notes: CI: Copyright (c) 2015; JID: 9440159; CIN: Acad Radiol. 2016 Jan;23(1):128-9. PMID: 26598486; CIN: Acad Radiol. 2016 Jan;23(1):127-8. PMID: 26585787; OTO: NOTNLM; 2014/12/11 [received]; 2015/02/05 [revised]; 2015/02/06 [accepted]; 2015/03/14 [aheadofprint]; ppublish