Case report – Computed tomography diagnosis of an abdominal aortic aneurysm complicated with primary aortoduodenal fistula

Abdominal aortic aneurysm has been described as a rare condition touching 1% of the population over the age of 50 years with a high percentage of mortality. Aneurysms progress in size, causing deadly complications such as ruptures and fistulas. Computed tomography angiography is considered the gold...

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Published inRadiology case reports Vol. 19; no. 5; pp. 1980 - 1985
Main Authors Ziani, Chaymae, Missaoui, Zakariae, Oukrid, Khaoula, Haddar, Leila, Kasimi, Asmae, Nasri, Siham, Kamaoui, Imane, Skiker, Imane
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier Inc 01.05.2024
Elsevier
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Abdominal aorta
Aneurysm
Case Report
Computed tomography angiography
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Primary aortoduodenal fistula
Abdominal aorta
Computed tomography angiography
Primary aortoduodenal fistula
Gastrointestinal bleeding
Aneurysm
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Summary:Abdominal aortic aneurysm has been described as a rare condition touching 1% of the population over the age of 50 years with a high percentage of mortality. Aneurysms progress in size, causing deadly complications such as ruptures and fistulas. Computed tomography angiography is considered the gold standard imaging exam for the evaluation of abdominal aortic aneurysms and their complications. We report the case of an elderly patient admitted to the emergency room due to recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding. The computed tomography imaging findings were in favor of an abdominal aortic aneurysm complicated with a primary aortoduodenal fistula.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2024.01.078