Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Updates to Study Attributes
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.
Image CT (C+ arterial phase) ( update )
Image CT (C+ arterial phase) ( update )
Updates to Case Attributes
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>