Presentation
Patient fell with left femur fracture.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
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Heart is normal size.
From the case:
Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
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Large aneurysms involving the thoracic aorta distal to the subclavian artery takeoff at the arch and at the T8 level at the diaphragmatic hiatus. No evidence of rupture or acute dissection.
Findings of aneurysms likely consistent with prior trauma given evidence of prior multiple rib fractures and classic locations.
Case Discussion
No interventions performed on the aneurysm.
Read about hilum overlay sign.
One should read up locations of thoracic aortic injury.