Tender Inflammatory Infrarenal Aortic Aneurysm Simulating Acute Rupture

Even with multislice computed tomography, it may be difficult to differentiate contained ruptured or leaking atherosclerotic aneurysm from a tender inflammatory aneurysm. The decision for early intervention is based on clinical judgment. We describe successful open graft repair of a tender inflammat...

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Published in:Asian cardiovascular & thoracic annals 2010-02, Vol.18 (2), p.180-182
Main Authors: Pang, Yin Chun, Chan, YC, Ting, AC, Cheng, SW
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aorta, Abdominal
Aortic Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging
Aortic Aneurysm - surgery
Aortic Rupture - diagnostic imaging
Aortitis - diagnostic imaging
Aortitis - surgery
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Inflammation
Kidney
Male
Middle Aged
Radiography
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Summary:Even with multislice computed tomography, it may be difficult to differentiate contained ruptured or leaking atherosclerotic aneurysm from a tender inflammatory aneurysm. The decision for early intervention is based on clinical judgment. We describe successful open graft repair of a tender inflammatory infrarenal abdominal aortic aneurysm simulating acute rupture in a 63-year-old man.
ISSN:0218-4923
1816-5370
DOI:10.1177/0218492310361530