====== Complex middle cerebral artery aneurysm ======

Complex [[middle cerebral artery aneurysm]]s include aneurysms that are sizeable (large or giant), broad-necked, fusiform, dissecting or serpentine.

===== Clinical features =====

They may present with [[intracranial hemorrhage]], [[mass effect]]s, [[epilepsy]] or [[cerebral ischemia]]; in addition, the aneurysm may be incidentally discovered. 

===== Treatment =====

see [[Complex middle cerebral artery aneurysm treatment]].

===== Outcome =====
A high mortality rate of 65–85 % within 2 years (because of rupture or re-rupture) has been reported
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Aneurysm rupture survivors are often left with severe neurological deficits.

===== Case series =====

see [[Complex middle cerebral artery aneurysm case series]].

===== References =====