Aortic spindle

Last revised by Vincent Tatco on 27 Jul 2022

Aortic spindles are an anatomical variant of the proximal descending thoracic aorta. It occurs just distal to the aortic isthmus and has a circumferential smooth bulging appearance. 

Differential diagnosis

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