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 |