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Pulsating Evidence: Clinical Visualization of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Bhavya Gandhi1, Morgan Rosenberg2, Jane Y Wang3
1School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, CAN.
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Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a critical medical condition typically diagnosed using imaging such as CT of the abdomen and/or ultrasonography. Physical examination is often considered unreliable for definitive diagnosis. This case report presents a unique case of a male patient in their 70s with a large, visible abdominal aortic aneurysm on inspection of the abdomen, seen as a pulsating mass. This case report highlights the relevance of physical examination to support the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
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