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Porcine Model of Infrarenal Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
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Chronic contained abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture causing vertebral erosion.
Tran-Thuy Nguyen1, Ngoc-Thanh Le1, Quoc-Hung Doan2
11 Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Center, E Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals
|May 4, 2018
Summary
Abdominal aortic aneurysms rarely erode vertebral bodies. This case highlights diagnostic challenges of chronic contained rupture presenting as back pain, emphasizing computed tomography
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Radiology
- Orthopedic Surgery
Background:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAAs) are rare causes of vertebral body erosion.
- Chronic contained rupture of AAAs presents diagnostic challenges due to varied clinical manifestations.
Observation:
- A 49-year-old male presented with persistent back pain.
- The patient's symptoms were attributed to a chronic ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Findings:
- Computed tomography (CT) is the definitive diagnostic modality for AAA-induced vertebral erosion.
- The case illustrates the diagnostic difficulties associated with atypical presentations of AAA.
Implications:
- Early recognition of AAA rupture is crucial for timely intervention.
- This case underscores the importance of advanced imaging in diagnosing rare vascular pathologies.
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