Aortic dissection without intimal rupture: diagnosis and management.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 59-year-old man had symptoms of aortic dissection. Computed tomography and angiography showed a large intramural hematoma of the ascending and descending aorta without intimal defect or false lumen. The hematoma resolved completely within 7 weeks with medical treatment. His symptoms recurred 6 months later. Computed tomography and angiography demonstrated a type B dissection with a false lumen and an intimal defect. This case illustrated the progressive nature of aortic dissection without intimal rupture. The diagnostic criteria and therapeutic options are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Aortic Dissection
- Aortic Aneurysm