Ascending aorta aneurysm

Case contributed by G Balachandran
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Referred for evaluation of thoracic aorta.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Male

MR contrast aortography

mri

MR contrast aortography revealed grossly dilated ascending aorta, extending from aortic root to the level of origin of neck branches. The brachiocephalic trunk, left CCA and left SCA were normal. The arch, descending part of thoracic aorta was normal.

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