Abdominal aortic aneurysm

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou , 12 Nov 2013
Diagnosis certain
Changed by Nafisa Shakir Batta, 23 Oct 2015

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Fusiform aneurysmal dilatation of the infra renal-renal abdominal aorta that does not involve the iliac arteries. Mural thrombus is noted yet not not affecting the major branches. Accessory right renal artery is noted bilaterally. No signs of aortic rupture. Osteoporotic changes of patient vertebral column is notedare noted.

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Atherosclerosis usually causes fusiform aneurysm due to focal weakening of the aortic wall that involves the whole circumference. Complication of aneurysm include rupture, thrombosis and dissection. The aneurysmAneurysms require surgical intervention if its caliber exceeds 6 cm or is associated with complications. Otherwise endovascular graft/stent is the best option.

  • -<p>Atherosclerosis usually causes fusiform aneurysm due to focal weakening of the aortic wall that involves the whole circumference. Complication of aneurysm include rupture, thrombosis and dissection. The aneurysm require surgical intervention if its caliber exceeds 6 cm or associated with complications. Otherwise endovascular graft/stent is the best option.</p>
  • +<p>Atherosclerosis usually causes fusiform aneurysm due to focal weakening of the aortic wall that involves the whole circumference. Complication of aneurysm include rupture, thrombosis and dissection. Aneurysms require surgical intervention if its caliber exceeds 6 cm or is associated with complications. Otherwise endovascular graft/stent is the best option.</p>
Diagnostic Certainty was set to .
Age changed from 74 years old to 74 years .

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