Brain Anuerysm Surgery
A brain aneurysm, also called a cerebral aneurysm, is a bulge in a weak area of an artery in or around your brain. The constant pressure of blood flow pushes the weakened section outward, creating a blister-like bump.
What happens when a brain aneurysm ruptures the growth of non-cancerous or benign and cancerous or malignant tumors inside the skull or brain. Brain tumor or intracranial tumor is an abnormal mass of tissues in which the cells grow and multiply in an uncontrollable manner. More than 150 types of brain tumors are documented, and they are categorized as primary and metastatic. A primary brain tumor can be further categorized as a benign or malignant tumor. The primary tumor originates from the tissues of the brain or its immediate surroundings.
Metastatic brain tumors migrate to the brain via the bloodstream. They are considered cancer and are malignant.
The normal cell cycle involves cell production, aging, then death, and replacement by healthy cells. But in the case of tumors, the cycle is disrupted by mutagens or other factors making the tumor cells grow uncontrollably despite not being needed by the body.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Bleeding in the area between your brain and the thin tissues that cover and protect it (the arachnoid layer). About 90% of SAHs are due to ruptured brain aneurysms.
Hemorrhagic Stroke: Bleeding in the space between your skull and brain.This can result can in permanent brain damage or other complications such as.
Vasospasm: This happens when blood vessels get narrower or clamp down and less oxygen reaches your brain.
Hydrocephalus: This happens when a buildup of cerebrospinal fluid or blood around your brain puts increased pressure on it.
Seizures: A seizure is a temporary, uncontrolled surge of electrical activity in your brain. It can make brain damage due to a ruptured aneurysm worse..
Diagnosis of Brain Anuerysm:
The treatment of the patient with a brain tumor is dependent on several factors like the tumor type, location, grade of tumor, symptoms, and overall health of the patient. Brain and skull-based tumors are diagnosed with the help of advanced imaging techniques.
In surgical treatment, an opening is made in the skull. This is called a craniotomy. The surgeon tries to remove the entire tumor.
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The CT scan and MRI scans are used to pinpoint the exact location of the tumor. A small piece of the tumor is removed in a biopsy,
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This treatment uses drugs to kill cancer cells. The doctor uses one drug or a combination of drugs that are given orally or by injection into the blood vessel.
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In this treatment, high powered rays are used to damage the cancer cells and stop their growth. This treatment is used to destroy the tumor tissues.
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Symptoms of Brain Anuerysm:
Most people with an unruptured brain aneurysm don’t know they have one. A healthcare provider may find one during an imaging test of your brain, such as an MRI or CT scan that you got for a different medical reason. If you have symptoms of a brain aneurysm, such as a severe headache, call 911 or go to the emergency room. A healthcare provider will order tests to see if a brain aneurysm has ruptured. These tests may include:
CT (computed tomography) scan
Positron emission tomography (PET)
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain
Cerebral angiography:
Tests like chest X rays and blood tests are also performed
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis