Penetrating ulcer ascending aorta

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Sudden severe chest and neck pain

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male

Focal intimal defect in the thickened wall of the ascending aorta with contrast leak inot the wall and subtle but definite blood in the medistinum indicating impending rupture.

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