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Ruptured Atheromatous Ulcer Leading to Aortic Dissection

ruptured atheromatous ulcer

83 year old gentlemen presented with the sudden onset of sharp chest pain radiating to his back. CT angiography of his chest and abdomen revealed a type B (descending aorta only) dissection. Aggressive blood pressure control measures were initiated.

On the image above you can, actually, see the ruptured atheromatous ulcer which likely initiated the aortic dissection.

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