Localised dissection in the convexity of the aortic arch

Cardiovasc J Afr. 2009 Nov-Dec;20(6):361-2.

Abstract

We present images of a chest CT scan of an 89-year-old man, showing an area of localised dissection in the convexity of the aortic arch. The ascending and descending aorta were not involved in the disease. The patient suffered a stroke, with severe neurological impairment. Differential diagnosis was undertaken.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Aorta, Thoracic*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aortic Aneurysm / diagnosis
  • Aortic Dissection / complications*
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Stroke / diagnosis
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed