Thoracic aortic aneurysm CT
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Differentiating Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm from other Diseases |
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Computed tomography is the most effective method for measuring and monitoring the maximum outer diameter of a thoracic aortic aneurysm over long periods of time.
CT Findings
Computed tomography can accurately evaluate the thoracic aorta to determine the location and extent of the aneurysm, and the relationships with the surrounding blood vessels and organs. Characteristic findings include:
- Increase in aortic diameter
- Shift of calcification on the aortic wall
Computed tomography can be used to assess:
- For the presence of a dissection
- Size of aneurysm
- Mural thrombus
- Intramural hematoma
- A rupture (free and/or contained with a hematoma)
CT Examples
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