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'''For patient information on Thoracic aortic aneurysm, click [[Thoracic aortic aneurysm (patient information)|here]]''' | |||
'''For patient information on Abdominal aortic aneurysm, click [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm (patient information)|here]]''' | |||
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| Image = Aortic aneurysm 22.jpg | | Image = Aortic aneurysm 22.jpg | ||
| Caption = Atherosclerotic Aneurysm: Gross, an excellent example, natural color, external view of typical thoracic aortic aneurysms <br> <small> [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] </small> | | Caption = Atherosclerotic Aneurysm: Gross, an excellent example, natural color, external view of typical thoracic aortic aneurysms <br> <small> [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] </small> | ||
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{{CMG}}, '''Associate Editor-In-Chief:''' {{CZ}} | {{CMG}}, '''Associate Editor-In-Chief:''' {{CZ}} | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
An | An ''aortic aneurysm'' is a general term for any swelling (''dilatation'' or [[aneurysm]]) of the [[aorta]], usually representing an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta at that location. While the stretched vessel may occasionally cause discomfort, a greater concern is the risk of ''rupture'' which causes severe pain, massive internal [[hemorrhage]] and, without prompt treatment, results in a quick death. Aneurysms often are a source of blood clots ([[embolus|emboli]]) stemming from the most common etiology of atherosclerosis. | ||
==Classification== | |||
There are 2 types of aortic aneurysms: | There are 2 types of aortic aneurysms: | ||
*[[Thoracic aortic aneurysm]] (TA), which occur in the thoracic aorta (runs through the chest) | *[[Thoracic aortic aneurysm]] (TA), which occur in the thoracic aorta (runs through the chest) | ||
*[[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]] (AAA), which occur in the abdominal aorta, are the most common. | *[[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]] (AAA), which occur in the abdominal aorta, are the most common. | ||
Aneurysms that coexist in both parts of the aorta are termed thoracoabdominal aneurysms (TAA). | Aneurysms that coexist in both parts of the aorta are termed thoracoabdominal aneurysms (TAA). | ||
==References== | |||
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==Related Chapters== | ==Related Chapters== | ||
* [[Aortic dissection]] | * [[Aortic dissection|Aortic Dissection]] | ||
* [[Thoracic aortic aneurysms]] | * [[Thoracic aortic aneurysms|Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm]] | ||
* [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm]] | * [[Abdominal aortic aneurysm|Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm]] | ||
* [[Aneurysm]] | * [[Aneurysm]] | ||
[[es:Aneurisma de aorta]] | [[es:Aneurisma de aorta]] | ||
[[it:Aneurisma aortico]] | [[it:Aneurisma aortico]] | ||
Revision as of 15:46, 13 February 2013
For patient information on Thoracic aortic aneurysm, click here
For patient information on Abdominal aortic aneurysm, click here
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| Atherosclerotic Aneurysm: Gross, an excellent example, natural color, external view of typical thoracic aortic aneurysms Image courtesy of Professor Peter Anderson DVM PhD and published with permission © PEIR, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1], Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]
Overview
An aortic aneurysm is a general term for any swelling (dilatation or aneurysm) of the aorta, usually representing an underlying weakness in the wall of the aorta at that location. While the stretched vessel may occasionally cause discomfort, a greater concern is the risk of rupture which causes severe pain, massive internal hemorrhage and, without prompt treatment, results in a quick death. Aneurysms often are a source of blood clots (emboli) stemming from the most common etiology of atherosclerosis.
Classification
There are 2 types of aortic aneurysms:
- Thoracic aortic aneurysm (TA), which occur in the thoracic aorta (runs through the chest)
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), which occur in the abdominal aorta, are the most common.
Aneurysms that coexist in both parts of the aorta are termed thoracoabdominal aneurysms (TAA).