Pulmonary artery stenosis caused by a large aortic arch pseudoaneurysm detected 10 years after a minor trauma
Pseudoaneurysm of aorta is a rare condition usually seen after aortic surgeries or serious accidents. Here we report a 60 years old man without any previous medical condition who presented with non-specific symptoms and underwent different investigations for more than 1 year, until the presence of a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
2016-03-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research |
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| Online Access: | http://journals.tbzmed.ac.ir/JCVTR/Manuscript/JCVTR-8-46.pdf |
| Summary: | Pseudoaneurysm of aorta is a rare condition usually seen after aortic surgeries or serious accidents. Here we report a 60 years old man without any previous medical condition who presented with non-specific symptoms and underwent different investigations for more than 1 year, until the presence of a continuous murmur raised suspicion toward his cardiovascular system. In echocardiographic and computed tomography (CT) angiographic studies a large pseudoaneurysm of aortic arch with compression effect on pulmonary artery was detected. At this stage he remembered having suffered a minor trauma 10 years ago. He finally underwent operation and his aortic wall was repaired successfully with a patch. This case highlights the importance of thorough history taking and physical examination in patients irrespective of symptoms and high index of suspicion to detect this life-threatening condition. |
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| ISSN: | 2008-5117 2008-6830 |