title: Imaging of vascular pseudoaneurysms in the thorax and abdomen.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  This review article illustrates a spectrum of arterial pseudoaneurysms that may occur in various locations throughout the thoracoabdominal region. This article discusses the common etiologies and typical clinical presentations of arterial pseudoaneurysms as well as the imaging modalities employed in their diagnosis and potential treatment options.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  The goal of this review article is to familiarize radiologists with the diagnosis of thoracoabdominal arterial pseudoaneurysms, the prompt identification and treatment of which are crucial in this patient population.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  In summary, a thorough understanding of the etiologies, imaging characteristics, and clinical implications of pseudoaneurysms can help optimize identification and management of this spectrum of disease.
authors: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA. Electronic address: waqas.shuaib@emory.edu.
authors: Waqas
authors: W
authors: Shuaib
authors: Emory Clinical Cardiovascular Research Institute, Atlanta, Georgia.
authors: Muhammad Hamza
authors: MH
authors: Tiwana
authors: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA.
authors: Arvind
authors: A
authors: Vijayasarathi
authors: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA.
authors: Mahniya Ferdousi
authors: MF
authors: Sadiq
authors: Department of Radiology, Boston University School of Medicine, Boston, MA.
authors: Stephen
authors: S
authors: Anderson
authors: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA.
authors: Neil
authors: N
authors: Amin
authors: Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Emory University Hospital, Atlanta, GA.
authors: Faisal
authors: F
authors: Khosa
mesh_terms: D034841:Abdominal Cavity / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000473:pathology*; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006322:Heart Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D017538:Mesenteric Artery, Superior / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D010179:Pancreas / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D013157:Splenic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D035423:Thoracic Cavity / Q000098:blood supply / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
keywords: CT; MRI; Pseudoaneurysm; Thoracoabdominal