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Pseudoaneurysms: Different ultrasound patterns, aetiologies and locations
Ralph Abou Diwan1, Lea Kaadi1, Samir Hachem2
1Medical Imaging Department, Hôtel-Dieu de France Alfred Naccache Boulevard Beirut Lebanon.
Abstract:
Pseudoaneurysms are frequent vascular anomalies. This review article aims to describe the unique specific aspect of pseudoaneurysm (PSA) that allows to make the diagnosis using different modalities: colour Doppler ultrasound, computed tomographic angiography, magnetic resonance angiography and conventional angiography. It is essential to know the various aetiologies of PSA: iatrogenic, traumatic, dissecting and anastomotic; different locations and the possible complications, information to help clinicians choose the best treatment. Our review is supported by illustrated series of cases.
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