title: Multiple idiopathic arterial aneurysms masquerading as aortic dissection.
abstract: We report the case of a 58-year-old lady who presented with abdominal pain and backache. Although initial evaluation was strongly suggestive of abdominal aortic dissection, she was ultimately found to have multiple arterial aneurysms. Work-up for underlying vasculitis was negative. Surgical repair was planned and the patient was referred to a cardiovascular surgeon. This case highlights the importance of careful radiological assessment in patients with suspected aortic dissection.
authors: Department of Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka, India.
authors: Kushal
authors: K
authors: Naha
authors: G
authors: G
authors: Vivek
authors: Ranjan K
authors: RK
authors: Shetty
authors: Lorraine Simone
authors: LS
authors: Dias
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017544:Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002445:Celiac Artery / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged