Causes of Aneurysm

Underlying condition causes of Aneurysm: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Aneurysm) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Aneurysm includes:

• Atherosclerosis
• Atheroma
• Syphilis
• Congenital defects
• Heart attack - may damage an artery area leading to a later aneurysm

Aneurysm as a complication: Other conditions that might have Aneurysm as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Aneurysm. The list of conditions listing Aneurysm as a complication in our database includes:

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease
• Behcet's Disease
• Kawasaki disease
• Polyarteritis nodosa
• Polycystic kidney disease
• Syphilis

Aneurysm as a symptom: Conditions listing Aneurysm as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Aneurysm. The list of conditions listing Aneurysm as a symptom in our database includes:

• Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease

Related information for causes of Aneurysm: Further relevant information on causes of Aneurysm may be found in the risk factors for Aneurysm and underlying causes of Aneurysm.
Last revision: May 20, 2003

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