Cerebral aneurysm classification

Jump to navigation Jump to search

Cerebral aneurysm Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Cerebral aneurysm from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

CT

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Cerebral aneurysm classification On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

CME Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Cerebral aneurysm classification

All Images
X-rays
Echo & Ultrasound
CT Images
MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA on Cerebral aneurysm classification

CDC on Cerebral aneurysm classification

Cerebral aneurysm classification in the news

Blogs on Cerebral aneurysm classification

Directions to Hospitals Treating Cerebral aneurysm

Risk calculators and risk factors for Cerebral aneurysm classification

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] ;Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Anika Zahoor M.D.[2]

Overview

Cerebral aneurysms can be classified either by size or type.

Classification

Cerebral aneurysms can be classified either by size or type.

Classifying by size

  • Small aneurysms have a diameter of less than 15mm.
  • Larger aneurysms include those classified as large (15 to 25mm)
  • Giant (25 to 50mm)
  • Super giant (over 50mm)

Classifying by type

  • Saccular aneurysms are those with a saccular outpouching and are the most common form of cerebral aneurysm.
  • Berry aneurysms are saccular aneurysms with necks or stems resembling a berry.
  • Fusiform aneurysms are aneurysms without stems.

References

1. Pritz MB. Cerebral aneurysm classification based on angioarchitecture. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 2011 Mar 1;20(2):162-7.