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  • Cardiology
  • Radiology
  • Vascular Surgery

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  • Dyspnea and right costal margin pain are common presenting symptoms in elderly patients.
  • Pulmonary lesions on chest radiography can be indicative of various underlying conditions.

Observation:

  • An elderly woman presented with dyspnea and right costal margin pain.
  • Chest radiography revealed an opacity that simulated a pulmonary lesion.
  • Computed tomography (CT) identified the vascular origin of the observed condition.

Findings:

  • The condition was diagnosed as acute aortic syndrome.
  • This syndrome resulted from a ruptured atheromatous plaque penetrating the aortic elastic lamina.
  • Associated findings included aortic hematoma and aneurysm.

Implications:

  • Acute aortic syndrome should be considered a critical differential diagnosis in patients with unexplained pulmonary opacities.
  • Accurate interpretation of imaging studies like CT is vital for identifying vascular emergencies.
  • Timely diagnosis and management of acute aortic syndrome can significantly improve patient outcomes.