Presentation
Pulsatile abdominal mass noticed by surgical team when presented for elective hernia repair.
Patient Data
Infrarenal aortic aneurysm: maximal diameter 10 cm, length of affected aorta ~15 cm. No contrast extravasation, no rupture at time of scan. Origin of aneurysm 2 cm distal to left renal artery origin. No involvement of iliac or mesenteric vessels.
Calcification of abdominal aorta and iliac vessels on non-contrast scan.
Incidental left renal cyst measuring 6 cm.
Small right inguinal hernia containing fat.
Case Discussion
The patient underwent open repair of his AAA which was uncomplicated.
It is unclear if he has yet had his hernia repaired...