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Hello I Have Recently Had A MRA Scan For Brain
Question: Hello
I have recently had a MRA scan for brain aneurysms and it came back all clear, which is great.
When looking at the scan with my doctor, I noticed how many bends and curves were in the arteries of the brain (circle of Willis, vertebral, basilar etc)
My doctor said that was completely normal and no danger. I really hoped you could confirm this to give me extra piece of mind.
I have recently had a MRA scan for brain aneurysms and it came back all clear, which is great.
When looking at the scan with my doctor, I noticed how many bends and curves were in the arteries of the brain (circle of Willis, vertebral, basilar etc)
My doctor said that was completely normal and no danger. I really hoped you could confirm this to give me extra piece of mind.
Hello
I have recently had a MRA scan for brain aneurysms and it came back all clear, which is great.
When looking at the scan with my doctor, I noticed how many bends and curves were in the arteries of the brain (circle of Willis, vertebral, basilar etc)
My doctor said that was completely normal and no danger. I really hoped you could confirm this to give me extra piece of mind.
I have recently had a MRA scan for brain aneurysms and it came back all clear, which is great.
When looking at the scan with my doctor, I noticed how many bends and curves were in the arteries of the brain (circle of Willis, vertebral, basilar etc)
My doctor said that was completely normal and no danger. I really hoped you could confirm this to give me extra piece of mind.
Brief Answer:
A normal variation of the normal anatomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I can confirm that the cerebral arteries especially those comprising the circle of Willis, have too many bends and curves.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also can be curved like a normal variation of the anatomy
You can be sure that there is not a brain lesion including those with the vascular origin and other, this because of the normal MR results.
So, don't worry about anything serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
A normal variation of the normal anatomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I can confirm that the cerebral arteries especially those comprising the circle of Willis, have too many bends and curves.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also can be curved like a normal variation of the anatomy
You can be sure that there is not a brain lesion including those with the vascular origin and other, this because of the normal MR results.
So, don't worry about anything serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Brief Answer:
A normal variation of the normal anatomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I can confirm that the cerebral arteries especially those comprising the circle of Willis, have too many bends and curves.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also can be curved like a normal variation of the anatomy
You can be sure that there is not a brain lesion including those with the vascular origin and other, this because of the normal MR results.
So, don't worry about anything serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
A normal variation of the normal anatomy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service.
I have read your query and here is my advice.
I can confirm that the cerebral arteries especially those comprising the circle of Willis, have too many bends and curves.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also can be curved like a normal variation of the anatomy
You can be sure that there is not a brain lesion including those with the vascular origin and other, this because of the normal MR results.
So, don't worry about anything serious.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
That’s great, thank you! So it’s also common to have such curves in the vertebrobasilar system also, as my doctor stated. I had a few there also.
If you could confirm that would put me at further ease
If you could confirm that would put me at further ease
That’s great, thank you! So it’s also common to have such curves in the vertebrobasilar system also, as my doctor stated. I had a few there also.
If you could confirm that would put me at further ease
If you could confirm that would put me at further ease
Brief Answer:
There are curves of the Vertebrobasilar system too.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also don't follow a straight trajectory, there are curves of these arteries too.
Since the MRA didn't find anything you should not be worried much more than necessary.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
There are curves of the Vertebrobasilar system too.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also don't follow a straight trajectory, there are curves of these arteries too.
Since the MRA didn't find anything you should not be worried much more than necessary.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Brief Answer:
There are curves of the Vertebrobasilar system too.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also don't follow a straight trajectory, there are curves of these arteries too.
Since the MRA didn't find anything you should not be worried much more than necessary.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
There are curves of the Vertebrobasilar system too.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Vertebrobasilar arteries also don't follow a straight trajectory, there are curves of these arteries too.
Since the MRA didn't find anything you should not be worried much more than necessary.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Thank you! Thats a relief and further confirms the bulbous dot where there is a bend on my scan is normal, as my radiologist said. Thank you!
My final question is this........
How often is it recommend to screen for aneurysms, I have a moderate family history of the condition and want to be on the safe side. Am I correct in thinking they take years to form?
My final question is this........
How often is it recommend to screen for aneurysms, I have a moderate family history of the condition and want to be on the safe side. Am I correct in thinking they take years to form?
Thank you! Thats a relief and further confirms the bulbous dot where there is a bend on my scan is normal, as my radiologist said. Thank you!
My final question is this........
How often is it recommend to screen for aneurysms, I have a moderate family history of the condition and want to be on the safe side. Am I correct in thinking they take years to form?
My final question is this........
How often is it recommend to screen for aneurysms, I have a moderate family history of the condition and want to be on the safe side. Am I correct in thinking they take years to form?
Brief Answer:
It takes time for the aneurysm formation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
There are certain conditions such as diseases of the connective tissue, high blood pressure, and genetics that may predispose to aneurysm formation.
It is true that it takes time (years) for the aneurysms to form.
In cases of predisposition follow up once a year, for example, may be sufficient.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
It takes time for the aneurysm formation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
There are certain conditions such as diseases of the connective tissue, high blood pressure, and genetics that may predispose to aneurysm formation.
It is true that it takes time (years) for the aneurysms to form.
In cases of predisposition follow up once a year, for example, may be sufficient.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Brief Answer:
It takes time for the aneurysm formation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
There are certain conditions such as diseases of the connective tissue, high blood pressure, and genetics that may predispose to aneurysm formation.
It is true that it takes time (years) for the aneurysms to form.
In cases of predisposition follow up once a year, for example, may be sufficient.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
It takes time for the aneurysm formation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
There are certain conditions such as diseases of the connective tissue, high blood pressure, and genetics that may predispose to aneurysm formation.
It is true that it takes time (years) for the aneurysms to form.
In cases of predisposition follow up once a year, for example, may be sufficient.
Hope this helps.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you, unfortunately though I don’t have access to free scans on the NHS and the cost of these every year I cannot afford.
My radiologist has advised every 5 years, does this seem feasible
My radiologist has advised every 5 years, does this seem feasible
Thank you, unfortunately though I don’t have access to free scans on the NHS and the cost of these every year I cannot afford.
My radiologist has advised every 5 years, does this seem feasible
My radiologist has advised every 5 years, does this seem feasible
As does my doctor. Every year seems really excessive and furthermore something that I cannot support! This is worrying, 5 years is also advised on the brain aneurysm foundation website.
As does my doctor. Every year seems really excessive and furthermore something that I cannot support! This is worrying, 5 years is also advised on the brain aneurysm foundation website.
Brief Answer:
It is okay for the follow up period to be longer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It is necessary first to evaluate the risk factors that may lead to aneurysm formation.
If your blood pressure is under control for example, the follow up period can be longer ( even 5 years ).
It is my opinion that if you will have another MRA after two years for example, and that will show no signs of aneurysm, the imaging follow up may not be necessary at all.
Remember, high blood pressure is a serious risk factor in aneurysm formation especially when combined with other risk factors.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
It is okay for the follow up period to be longer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It is necessary first to evaluate the risk factors that may lead to aneurysm formation.
If your blood pressure is under control for example, the follow up period can be longer ( even 5 years ).
It is my opinion that if you will have another MRA after two years for example, and that will show no signs of aneurysm, the imaging follow up may not be necessary at all.
Remember, high blood pressure is a serious risk factor in aneurysm formation especially when combined with other risk factors.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
It is okay for the follow up period to be longer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It is necessary first to evaluate the risk factors that may lead to aneurysm formation.
If your blood pressure is under control for example, the follow up period can be longer ( even 5 years ).
It is my opinion that if you will have another MRA after two years for example, and that will show no signs of aneurysm, the imaging follow up may not be necessary at all.
Remember, high blood pressure is a serious risk factor in aneurysm formation especially when combined with other risk factors.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
It is okay for the follow up period to be longer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
It is necessary first to evaluate the risk factors that may lead to aneurysm formation.
If your blood pressure is under control for example, the follow up period can be longer ( even 5 years ).
It is my opinion that if you will have another MRA after two years for example, and that will show no signs of aneurysm, the imaging follow up may not be necessary at all.
Remember, high blood pressure is a serious risk factor in aneurysm formation especially when combined with other risk factors.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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