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A number of conditions predisposes for the development of Berry aneurysm and the frequent case scenario is "Worst Headache of my life" as the aneurysm ruptures producing subarachnoid hemorrhage.

Here's a mnemonic to remember the risk factors of Berry Eneurysm

SHAME

Smoking
Hypetension
Adult Polycystic Kidney Disease
Marfan Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
 
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