Calcified abdominal aortic aneurysm

Case contributed by Vikas Shah
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Abdominal discomfort. Known abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Female

Abdominal x-ray

x-ray

Extensive arterial calcification, including of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

Case Discussion

The AAA was confirmed to be stable and unruptured on subsequent CT.

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