Extension of contained rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm into a lumbar intervertebral disc. Case report.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Chronic contained rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a rare event, making its diagnosis difficult. A delayed diagnosis and delayed surgical repair compromise the outcome. In this paper the authors report the case of a chronic contained rupture of an AAA causing spinal destruction, in which diagnosis was difficult because the lesion produced symptoms mimicking those of pyogenic spondylitis.
Medical subject headings
- Aneurysm, Ruptured
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Intervertebral Disc
- Lumbar Vertebrae
Anatomy
- lumbar spine