Multiple chronic traumatic pseudoaneurysms of the aorta and great vessels. A case report.
A case of multiple chronic traumatic pseudoaneurysms of the thoracic aorta and major branches in a young girl is presented. Angiograms obtained 2 days, 3 months, and 15 months after injury demonstrated stability of the patients's condition. The necessity for close follow-up in a case not surgically repaired is stressed.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D000792:Angiography; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D001027:Aortography; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D020212:Carotid Artery Injuries; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000209:etiology; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000293:injuries; D011030:Pneumothorax / Q000209:etiology; D012272:Ribs / Q000293:injuries; D013898:Thoracic Injuries / Q000150:complications*