Aortic dissection with rupture into pericardium
Case contributed by:
Dr Frank Gaillard
Presentation:
75 year old male presenting with chest pain.
Patient Data:
Age: 75
Gender: Male
Race: Caucasian
From the case:
Aortic dissection with rupture into pericardium
Modality:
CT
Case Discussion:
CTA demonstrates a Type A aortic dissection which has ruptured into the pericardium, leading to minor cardiac tamponade.
The patient went on to have an open aortic repair and aortic valve replacement.
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