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Abdominal aortic coarctation: CT, MRI, and angiographic correlation

K P Moresco1, R S Shapiro

  • 1Department of Radiology, Mount Sinai Hospital, City University of New York, NY 10029, USA.

Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics : the Official Journal of the Computerized Medical Imaging Society
|September 1, 1995
PubMed

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Abdominal aortic coarctation is rare in older adults. This case highlights computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing this condition, confirmed by angiography.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Geriatric Medicine

Background:

  • Abdominal aortic coarctation (AAC) is a rare congenital or acquired narrowing of the abdominal aorta.
  • It is infrequently diagnosed in the elderly population, often presenting with nonspecific symptoms.

Observation:

  • A case of AAC in an elderly patient is presented.
  • Computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were utilized for initial assessment.
  • Conventional angiography served as the gold standard for confirming the diagnosis.

Findings:

  • Imaging revealed an abnormal abdominal aorta distal to the celiac axis origin.
  • The diagnosis of AAC was definitively established through conventional angiography.
  • The location of the coarctation relative to renal arteries influences clinical presentation and imaging findings.

Implications:

  • Early and accurate diagnosis of AAC is crucial for appropriate management in elderly patients.
  • Multimodal imaging, including CT and MRI, plays a vital role in identifying AAC.
  • Understanding the anatomical relationship of AAC to renal vessels aids in predicting clinical outcomes.

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