Abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombus fissuration
Presentation
Known case of abdominal aortic aneurysm. Presented with persistent abdominal pain.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years old
Gender: Male
From the case:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombus fissuration
CT
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Axial non-contrast
There is an infrarenal fusiform abdominal aortic aneurysm with a maximum diameter of 5.8 cm. Linear contrast infiltration from the aneurysm lumen through the intramural thrombus is demonstrated indicative of thrombus fissuration.
From the case:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombus fissuration
Annotated image
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Axial
Annotated images showing thrombus fissuration within the abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Case Discussion
This is a case of an abdominal aortic aneurysm with thrombus fissuration in a patient presenting with abdominal pain. Thrombus fissuration is a sign of aneurysm instability and impending rupture.
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