Renal artery aneurysm (abdominal x-ray)

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Constipation.

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Male

Rounded peripherally calcified lesion projecting over the right L2 transverse process. 

Peripherally calcified right renal artery aneurysm, correlating with the x-ray findings. 

Case Discussion

The differential diagnosis for a round calcification in these region includes calcified renal cyst, gallstones (although is a bit medial), calcified lymph node or subcutaneous granuloma. Calcified aneurysms should also be on this list!

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