Shah Shabir H, Shah Muhammad A, Alganadi Abudar A M, Alshehri Halia Z, Mir Mudasir S, Alshammari Abdulaziz M
Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Department of Adult Cardiology, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Aorta (Stamford). 2021 Jun;9(3):106-109. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1730005. Epub 2021 Oct 12.
Giant ascending aortic aneurysm (AscAA >10 cm) is an uncommon entity with a variable presentation. The size of the aneurysm, rapid expansion, and calcification are associated with an increased risk of rupture. Atherosclerosis is the most common etiology of aortic aneurysm in the elderly population. Multimodality imaging can be wisely used for diagnosis, risk stratification, and follow-up. We herein report a case of successfully repaired giant calcified AscAA with a maximum diameter of 10 cm. We also provide a brief discussion on the role of multimodality imaging.
巨大升主动脉瘤(升主动脉瘤直径>10厘米)是一种表现多样的罕见病症。动脉瘤的大小、快速扩张和钙化与破裂风险增加相关。动脉粥样硬化是老年人群主动脉瘤最常见的病因。多模态成像可明智地用于诊断、风险分层和随访。我们在此报告一例成功修复的最大直径为10厘米的巨大钙化升主动脉瘤病例。我们还简要讨论了多模态成像的作用。