Demographics:
86 years old, Female
Indication:
Chest pain
Findings
- Fusiform aneurysmal dilation of the descending thoracic aorta, which measures up to 5 cm in diameter
- Thoracic aortic atherosclerosis and tortuosity
- No focal airspace disease or edema
- No pleural effusion or pneumothorax
- Normal size and configuration of the cardiopericardial silhouette
Diagnosis
Descending thoracic aortic aneurysm
Sample Report
Fusiform aneurysmal dilation of the descending thoracic aorta, which measures up to 5 cm in diameter. Recommend chest CTA for further assessment.
Otherwise, no evidence of acute cardiopulmonary disease.
Discussion