Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm in an 11-year-old boy.
We present a case of a ruptured aortic aneurysm in an 11-year-old boy presenting with loss of consciousness. The presentation, management, pathology, and gravity of this condition are discussed.
Mami
Ahmed
A
St Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Moront
Matthew
M
Pascasio
Judy
J
Schlichting
Christine
C
Finck
Christine
C
D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001019:Aortic Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002648:Child; D004630:Emergencies; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male