An unusual case of shortness of breath: Aortic Arch Pseudo-Aneurysm
Here in we present a rare case of Shortness of Breath caused by massive trachea deviation due to a giant penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the aortic arch that simulates a lung lesion. It is of clinical and educational benefit to highlight the fact that aortic arch masses can grow silently to mas...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Bulgarian Association of Young Surgeons
2018-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Medical Reviews and Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ejmanager.com/fulltextpdf.php?mno=287223 |
| Summary: | Here in we present a rare case of Shortness of Breath caused by massive trachea deviation due to a giant penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer of the aortic arch that simulates a lung lesion. It is of clinical and educational benefit to highlight the fact that aortic arch masses can grow silently to massive sizes and create mass effect to surrounding organs.
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| ISSN: | 2534-9821 2534-9821 |