I applaud Amber et al for their piece in the August issue of Academic Radiology in which they explore the impact of diagnosing small intracranial aneurysms (
1
). The topic is truly deserving of attention as these lesions are not uncommonly encountered
by neuroradiologists and general radiologists alike. Further, the reporting of these
lesions often leads to a cascade of events that may or may not be based on scientific
evidence and that may result in unnecessary and potentially harmful repercussions.
In their conclusion, Amber et al state that “a change in the nomenclature of small
aneurysms is a possible solution to mitigate patient anxiety from a diagnosis of intracranial
aneurysm.” I would like to provide a counterargument with the assertion that such
proposed changes in nomenclature would provide little actual benefit for patients.To read this article in full you will need to make a payment
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Published online: November 13, 2015
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