This site is intended for healthcare professionals

Go to /sign-in page

You can view 5 more pages before signing in

Saccular aneurysm

Authoring team

Saccular aneurysms are spherical dilatations which project from one aspect of the affected vessel. They vary between 5 to 20 cm in diameter.

Saccular aneurysms are the result of processes which affect only part of the circumference of the vessel wall. Their lumen is connected with the lumen of the affected vessel through an opening of varying size. As a result, flow through the aneurysm is turbulent and thrombosis is common.

Berry aneurysms are a subtype of saccular aneurysms.


Related pages

Create an account to add page annotations

Annotations allow you to add information to this page that would be handy to have on hand during a consultation. E.g. a website or number. This information will always show when you visit this page.

The content herein is provided for informational purposes and does not replace the need to apply professional clinical judgement when diagnosing or treating any medical condition. A licensed medical practitioner should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions.

Connect

Copyright 2024 Oxbridge Solutions Limited, a subsidiary of OmniaMed Communications Limited. All rights reserved. Any distribution or duplication of the information contained herein is strictly prohibited. Oxbridge Solutions receives funding from advertising but maintains editorial independence.