Many other blood vessel issues increase the risk of developing aneurysms. Giant cell arteritis is a disease that triggers inflammation of arteries in the head and neck, which sometimes leads to abdominal aortic aneurysms.
Cystic medial necrosis, also known as familial thoracic aortic aneurysm, involves the breakdown of collagen, elastin, and smooth muscle that weakens the arterial wall. Additionally, some people are born with unique arterial features which may increase the risk of an aneurysm.

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