Demographics:
37 years old, Male
Indication:
Chest pain
Findings
- Enlarged, bulging silhouette of the proximal descending thoracic aorta
- No focal airspace disease or edema
- No pleural effusion or pneumothorax
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette
Diagnosis
Aortic dissection (Stanford type B)
Sample Report
Enlarged, bulging silhouette of the proximal descending thoracic aorta raises concern for acute aortic pathology such as aortic dissection. Recommend chest CTA for further evaluation.
Otherwise, no evidence of acute cardiopulmonary disease.
Discussion