Abdominal aortic aneurysm
Presentation
Pulsatile abdominal mass on palpation.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Abdominal aortic aneurysm
CT
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Axial non-contrast
The distal abdominal aorta is dilated measuring 9 cm in diameter with areas of mural calcification seen. Post contrast images delineate a large mural thrombus within the aneurysm.
Case Discussion
The cause of the pulsatile mass was a 9 cm abdominal aortic aneurysm with a large mural thrombus.