Dissection of the aorta mimicking lung tumour.
A case of dissection of the aorta mimicking a lung tumour is described. The clinical presentation, investigations and management of the case are discussed. Surgical resection and replacement of the involved aortic segment, was successfully undertaken.
D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D001027:Aortography; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged