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Recognition of inflammatory aneurysms in abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and surveillance

Smith, George E; Samuel, Nehemiah; Wolstenholme, Stephen; Akomolafe, Ademola B; Chetter, Ian C

Authors

Nehemiah Samuel

Stephen Wolstenholme

Ademola B Akomolafe



Abstract

Inflammatory abdominal aortic aneurysms (IAAAs) account for 3-10% of all abdominal aortic aneurysms and are characterized by a thickened aneurysmal wall, with extensive fibrosis and adhesions. Ultrasound remains the investigation of choice for diagnosis, screening and surveillance of abdominal aortic aneurysms and practitioners must be aware of the ultrasonographic appearance and clinical features of this distinct group of patients in order that they may be promptly and appropriately identified and managed. In this case report, IAAAs are discussed along with the potential problems in interpreting ultrasound imaging applied to this pathology.

Citation

Smith, G. E., Samuel, N., Wolstenholme, S., Akomolafe, A. B., & Chetter, I. C. (2010). Recognition of inflammatory aneurysms in abdominal aortic aneurysm screening and surveillance. Ultrasound, 18(4), 186-190. https://doi.org/10.1258/ult.2010.010035

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Nov 1, 2010
Publication Date 2010-11
Journal Ultrasound
Print ISSN 1742-271X
Electronic ISSN 1743-1344
Publisher SAGE Publications
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 18
Issue 4
Pages 186-190
DOI https://doi.org/10.1258/ult.2010.010035
Keywords Radiological and Ultrasound Technology; Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Public URL https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/432607