Bib Sign in Proximal Descending Thoracic Aorta Rupture on CT Angiography: Presentation of a Paradigmatic Case

Thoracic aortic rupture may present with subtle clinical and CT-angiography findings. Recognition of the imaging features of early rupture is key for timely diagnosis and treatment. This report presents a new sign of incipient proximal thoracic aortic rupture on CT-angiography.

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Published inCase reports in radiology Vol. 2022; pp. 1 - 9
Main Authors Pierro, Antonio, Posa, Alessandro, Iorio, Luca, Tanzilli, Alessandro, Cucciolillo, Lucia, Quinto, Fabio, Sciandra, Mariacarmela, Iezzi, Roberto, Cilla, Savino
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York Hindawi 05.12.2022
Hindawi Limited
Wiley
Subjects
Angiography
Aorta
Aortic dissection
Atherosclerosis
Back pain
Case Report
Case reports
Coronary vessels
Electrocardiography
Emergency medical care
Ethics
Hematoma
Medical diagnosis
Medical imaging
Pulmonary arteries
Tomography
Ulcers
Veins & arteries
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Summary:Thoracic aortic rupture may present with subtle clinical and CT-angiography findings. Recognition of the imaging features of early rupture is key for timely diagnosis and treatment. This report presents a new sign of incipient proximal thoracic aortic rupture on CT-angiography.
Bibliography:Academic Editor: Atsushi Komemushi
ISSN:2090-6862
2090-6870
DOI:10.1155/2022/6947207