Aortic dissection with rupture into pericardium
Diagnosis certain
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Citation:
Gaillard F, Aortic dissection with rupture into pericardium. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 31 Mar 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-12384
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At the time the case was submitted for publication Frank Gaillard had no recorded disclosures.
View Frank Gaillard's current disclosuresCase published:
19 Nov 2010
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5 times, by 2 contributors - see full revision history and disclosures
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75 year old male presenting with chest pain.
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
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Aortic dissection with rupture into pericardium
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Axial C+ arterial phase
CTA demonstrates a Type A aortic dissection which has ruptured into the pericardium, leading to minor cardiac tamponade.
Case Discussion
The patient went on to have an open aortic repair and aortic valve replacement.
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