Presentation
Pulsatile mass.
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
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CT shows a infrarenal aorta dilated and elongated aneurysmal appearance. There is a lumen filled with contrast and mural thrombus. No free fluid or intraabdominal collection is observed
Case Discussion
The majority of patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm are asymptomatic and are discovered by findings in routine examinations or a pulsatile mass in certain body positions.