Patient Data
Age: Adult
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
From the case:
Aortic dissection (Mercedes-Benz sign)
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The descending thoracic aorta is dilated with three channels (Mercedes-Benz sign).
Case Discussion
Three-channel aorta. The intimal flap demonstrates the Mercedes-Benz sign because of two false lumina in the descending thoracic aorta.