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Case 64

Leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm

Findings

The film shows calcification within the wall of the abdominal aorta. The lateral margin of the calcification is well to the left, suggesting the aorta is aneurysmal. In addition, the right iliopsoas outline is obliterated, a sign of leakage or rupture.

AXR - 19kb

Diagnosis

Leaking abdominal aortic aneurysm

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