Hi all
I’m 12 weeks post-clipping and had a CT scan with contrast the other day.
It noted a “Possible tiny 1 mm residual aneurysm filling at the base (no priors for comparison).” and also said “Possible tiny 1 mm residual filling at the base of the clipped aneurysm”
Has anyone else had this?? Is this something that is expected after surgery and will go away over time??
I also didn’t really understand what was being said … is a “residual filling at the base” like something inside the clipped aneurysm itself? Or it is a little bulge between the blood vessel and the clip?
This all seems weird because my CT that as done immediately post op said no residual aneurysm!
Thanks 
I’m not sure with craniotomies, but with mine that was coiled, I’ve had a similar finding and was told that it could mean there was just a bit of blood that pocketed or was left over from my stent and my surgeon wasn’t worried much about it. I just have to have a MRI every three years instead of five. But do reach out to your surgeon!
I was coiled too, with a stent. 6 month later another stent because of residual at the base…was 2022 March, I get MRA’s every year. Just had another MRA with contrast and there is still a small amount of residual at the base, can’t remember the size… I need to make a follow up with a surgeon (my surgeon left the practice). I feel fine.
I hope you are ok!! I wonder if they can put a stent in?? You will need to speak with your surgeon either way. Good luck:pray:t2:
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