Case report - Computed tomography diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm complicated with primary aortoduodenal
Chaymae Ziani1,2, Zakariae Missaoui1,2, Khaoula Oukrid1,2
1Department of Radiology, Mohammed VI University Hospital, Oujda, Morocco.
Radiology Case Reports
|March 4, 2024
Summary
Abdominal aortic aneurysms are rare but deadly vascular conditions. This case highlights a rare complication: an aortoduodenal fistula diagnosed via computed tomography angiography.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Gastroenterology
- Radiology
Background:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) affects 1% of individuals over 50, posing significant mortality risks.
- AAAs can lead to life-threatening complications, including rupture and fistulas.
- Computed tomography angiography (CTA) is the standard for AAA evaluation.


