This is an image from a MRI of the brain done on a 71 yr old patient that complained of visual disturbances and hypertension. This axial image shows a very large aneurysm measuring 2.4 x 2.3 cm. It is causing mass effect on the patients right optic nerve which would be a cause for the visual disturbances the patient is having. The doctor recommened MRA or CTA evaluation of the head to better evaluate the area. The lead tech saw this area while doing the MRI of the brain and after consulting with the radiologist called the ordering doctors office and had them send us an order for a MRA of the brain. The images were read as a stat call results priority. This is the biggest aneursym I have seen in the head and thought it would be a good exam to share.
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