APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -An aneurysm is an abnormal dilatation or bulging in a blood vessel due to the intrinsic weakness of the vessel wall. [1] Aneurysms can affect any blood vessel, but they are most commonly seen in arteries rather than veins. An aneurysm can be a true aneurysm or a false aneurysm.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common culprits are atherosclerosis and high blood pressure. Deep wounds and infections can also lead to an aneurysm. Or you may be born with weakness in one of your artery walls.

Detailed explanation-3: -Causes of aneurysms high blood pressure (hypertension) over many years resulting in damage and weakening of blood vessels. fatty plaques (atherosclerosis) resulting in a weakness of the blood vessel wall. inherited diseases that may result in weaker than normal blood vessel walls.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are three types of aneurysms: abdominal aortic, thoracic aortic, and cerebral.