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  • Vascular Surgery
  • Radiology
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Background:

  • Aortic aneurysms often remain asymptomatic until rupture.
  • Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysms typically present with severe symptoms.
  • Contained rupture is a less common but critical stage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a unique case of chronic contained abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture.
  • To illustrate the potential for spinal erosion as a complication.
  • To enhance understanding of atypical aneurysm presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report presentation.
  • Review of clinical presentation and imaging findings.
  • Discussion of the pathological process.

Main Results:

  • A chronic contained abdominal aortic aneurysm rupture was identified.
  • The contained rupture led to significant erosion of the spine.
  • This highlights a rare but severe complication of aortic aneurysms.

Conclusions:

  • Chronic contained rupture of abdominal aortic aneurysms can cause vertebral erosion.
  • This case underscores the diverse and severe manifestations of aortic aneurysms.
  • Awareness of such complications is crucial for timely diagnosis and management.