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*:* Suboptimal visualization of the origins of the aortic branch vessels | *:* Suboptimal visualization of the origins of the aortic branch vessels | ||
*:* Occasionally, inaccurate localizing of the aneurysmal neck | *:* Occasionally, inaccurate localizing of the aneurysmal neck | ||
==CT Examples== | |||
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Image:Abdominal aortic aneurysm 001.jpg|CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm | |||
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Image:Ruptured aaa.jpg|This patient presented with acute abdominal pain and hypotension. His non-contrast CT shows a large AAA and extensive periaortic haematoma. A thick (but subtle) hyperdense crescent is present within the aortic wall posteriorly and laterally which represents acute intramural hematoma, a sign of acute or impending rupture. (Image courtesy of Dr Donna D'Souza) | |||
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==References== | ==References== |
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Contrast CT
- Provides detailed anatomic information and is valuable in planning AAA repair
- The disadvantages include:
- Nephrotoxicity
- Cost
- Exposure to radiation
- Suboptimal visualization of the origins of the aortic branch vessels
- Occasionally, inaccurate localizing of the aneurysmal neck
CT Examples
Labeled images shown below are courtesy of Radswiki and copylefted.
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CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm
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CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm
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CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
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This patient presented with acute abdominal pain and hypotension. His non-contrast CT shows a large AAA and extensive periaortic haematoma. A thick (but subtle) hyperdense crescent is present within the aortic wall posteriorly and laterally which represents acute intramural hematoma, a sign of acute or impending rupture. (Image courtesy of Dr Donna D'Souza)