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The median size (measured as maximum diameter) of all RIAs was 7 mm (range 1\u201343 mm), but the size varied considerably by location. For example, RIAs of the ophthalmic artery had a median size of 11 mm, whereas the median size of RIAs of the pericallosal artery was 6 mm. Of all RIAs, 68% were smaller than 10 mm in maximum diameter.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>CONCLUSIONS<\/jats:title>In this large consecutive series of RIAs, 83% of all RIAs were found in 4 anterior circulation locations. The majority of RIAs were small, but the size and location varied considerably by sex. 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