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Aortic pseudoaneurysm complicating Takayasu disease: CT appearance
Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography
|July 1, 1986
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Computed tomography revealed a patient with Takayasu arteritis had an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm. A large hematoma indicated a prior aortic rupture, highlighting the severity of the condition.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Vascular Surgery
- Rheumatology
Background:
- Takayasu arteritis is a rare, chronic inflammatory disease affecting large arteries, primarily the aorta and its branches.
- Aortic pseudoaneurysms are a serious complication, potentially leading to life-threatening rupture.
- Accurate imaging is crucial for diagnosis and management of aortic complications in Takayasu arteritis.
Abstract:
The CT findings of a patient with Takayasu arteritis and an ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm are presented. Computed tomography demonstrated the nature, location, and extent of the aortic lesion and revealed the ominous finding of a related large hematoma indicating prior aortic rupture.