Treatment for a ruptured cerebral aneurysm is absolutely essential.
You should strongly consider treatment for a large cerebral aneurysm that is pressing against brain tissue and causing signs and symptoms, such as headaches or impaired vision, even though it has not burst.
However, small, unruptured aneurysms appear to pose little risk of rupture, whereas the risk of treating aneurysms may be significant. So if you have a small aneurysm that hasn't burst, check with your doctor. Many are best left untreated.
Treatment options for ruptured and unruptured brain aneurysms include:
- Microvascular clipping
- Endovascular embolization
- Medications (palliative)
- Ventriculoperitoneal shunt (palliative)
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