Diagnosed with intracranial aneurysm at age 72, 4mm, asymmetrical, in vicinity of left ophthalmic artery. Neurologist feels I ve had it very long time and could have been born with it. Decision was to discontinue coiling procedure as I would have lost vision in that eye and it will be monitored. I m concerned and would like to know what future years may bring because of this issue. I am otherwise healthy, active, looking forward to many years of good fortune.
Hi, Your risk for a rupture is tiny and if it's been present as a congenital entity then, you've gotten to 72 years of age without a problem I don't see the need to try and manipulate this aneurysm especially if the risk of causing a rupture or other major damage is higher than the annual prevalence rate of 2-3% in the general population.  In 1 study called the International Study of Unruptured Aneurysms, lesions of I believe there is very little chance (so long as you remain healthy, don't smoke, eat well, and exercise) that this aneurysm will complicate in the near future. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.