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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==
[http://www.peir.net Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology]
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Labeled images shown below are courtesy of Radswiki and copylefted.
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Image:Abdominal aortic aneurysm 001.jpg|CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Image:Abdominal aortic aneurysm 101.jpg|CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Image:Abdominal aortic aneurysm 103.jpg|CT: a large abdominal aortic aneurysm
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Image:Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm 003.jpg|Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm
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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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

Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology






Labeled images shown below are courtesy of Radswiki and copylefted.





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