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Infundibulum in my brain: What are treatment options?
Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases | Last Active: Oct 30 9:49am | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
Hello I'm new to this blog and was just diagnosed with a 8mm aneurysm left intracranial artery, I was referred by my vasuclar surgeon to see a neurologist but could not get an appointment due to the holiday so I have to call back tomorrow. It all started with a lump on my left carotid artery and my ppo sent me to a vascular surgeon who ordered a ct scan of my neck and a cta of my brain. The lump showed a 3.3 cm ectasia of the aortic root. I have no idea what any of this means. I did some research and because of my age, 72 and family history by brother also has an aneurysm. I seem to be a candidate for a procedure known as coiling. I also took a fall three years ago and hit my left temple on my night stand and passed out was taken to the ER. They did a CT scan but it did not show anything then. I'm so scared I feel like a walking time bomb!!
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Hello @bluerose72,
Several months ago you posted about seeing a vascular surgeon regarding a 3.3 cm ectasia of the aortic root. I was just wondering how you are doing now. Did you have the coiling procedure that you discussed in your post?
I look forward to hearing from you. Will you post an update when it is convenient?
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Hello @bluerose72 and welcome to Mayo Connect. I'm so glad that you found this online patient support group.
I can certainly understand your concern regarding this aneurysm, any of us would find that disturbing. Have you had any symptoms related to this aneurysm? I'm thinking of headaches/migraines, dizziness, nausea, etc.? If you read through the other posts in this discussion you will see that many Members have aneurysms and their doctors take a wait and see approach. I would encourage you not to worry (I know that this is easier said than done) until you see the neurologist. At that time you will have a better idea of the nature of this problem and what your treatment options will be.
Have you been able to get an appointment with the neurologist yet? Will you post again when you have an appointment scheduled and if you have any other questions?