Berry aneurysm

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cerebral aneurysm

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• Berry aneurysm is also associated with polycystic kidney disease and coarctation of the aorta.
• UCHC ) Aneurysm Etiology•The berry aneurysm is a small, saclike structure at the branchpoints of arteries with a wall which does not contain a media or internal elastic lamina and therefore can easily rupture during periods of hypertension or stress.
• Berry aneurysm is more common among adults even though it may be congenital defect.
• There are different types of aneurysms: *Courtesy of The Brain Aneurysm Foundation Berry or saccular aneurysm A berry aneurysm is the most common type.
• A berry aneurysm is a small swelling at a junction in the blood vessels.

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