Gandhi Bhavya, Rosenberg Morgan, Wang Jane Y
School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, CAN.
Family Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, CAN.
Cureus. 2025 Jul 25;17(7):e88769. doi: 10.7759/cureus.88769. eCollection 2025 Jul.
Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a critical medical condition typically diagnosed using imaging such as CT of the abdomen and/or ultrasonography. Physical examination is often considered unreliable for definitive diagnosis. This case report presents a unique case of a male patient in their 70s with a large, visible abdominal aortic aneurysm on inspection of the abdomen, seen as a pulsating mass. This case report highlights the relevance of physical examination to support the diagnosis and management of abdominal aortic aneurysms.
腹主动脉瘤是一种严重的医学病症,通常使用腹部CT和/或超声检查等影像学手段进行诊断。体格检查对于明确诊断往往被认为不可靠。本病例报告呈现了一例独特病例,一名70多岁的男性患者,腹部检查时可见一个大的、可触及的腹主动脉瘤,表现为搏动性肿块。本病例报告强调了体格检查在支持腹主动脉瘤诊断和管理方面的相关性。