Brain aneurysm

Organ
Brain
Region
Head

Detectable on Scans

Whole BodyHead & Torso

About this Condition

A brain aneurysm, (also cerebral or intracranial aneurysm) is an outpouching of an artery of the brain.

They usually occur where an artery branches (bifurcation).

The pouch of the aneurysm is weaker than the rest of the artery, which causes it to grow, and potentially rupture.