Case report. Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus in an adult.
Aneurysm of the ductus arteriosus is unusual in the adult. Computed tomography (CT) may be critical in making a preoperative diagnosis. The value of CT in the diagnosis of this entity, as well as its likely pathogenesis, is discussed.
D000368:Aged; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004374:Ductus Arteriosus, Patent / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed