Multiple penetrating aortic ulcers involving the aortic arch and brachiocephalic artery.
case_report · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 20732532.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2010.02.050.
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Abstract
Penetrating aortic ulcers are frequently observed in the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta. They are uncommon in the aortic arch, and they are extremely rare in the major branches of the aorta. We present the case of a 71-year-old woman who presented with multiple penetrating aortic ulcers affecting both the aortic arch and the brachiocephalic artery, and its successful treatment.
Medical subject headings
- Aorta, Thoracic
- Brachiocephalic Trunk
- Ulcer
- Vascular Diseases