Abdominal computed tomograph unknown 1

Anshuman Bansal

JHU SOM

abansal1@jhmi.edu

David Marker

JHU SOM

dmarker@jhmi.edu

Publication Date: 2009-08-24

Findings

There is a markedly abnormal vascular structure visible on this CT.

Can you make a diagnosis?

Abdominal aortic anuerysm

Correct. The diameter of the aorta is markedly enlarged measuring 5cm x 5cm at this level. Aneurysms with a diameter of 5.0-5.9 cm have annual risk of rupture of 5-15%.

Splenic vein thrombosis

Incorrect. Try again. Hint: the vessel we are interested in is an artery.

Renal artery stenosis

Incorrect. The renal artery is not visible at this level. Try again.

Portal hypertension

Incorrect. There is no evidence of portal hypertension on this CT scan.

	Abdominal aortic anuerysm Correct. The diameter of the aorta is markedly enlarged measuring 5cm x 5cm at this level. Aneurysms with a diameter of 5.0-5.9 cm have annual risk of rupture of 5-15%.
	Splenic vein thrombosis Incorrect. Try again. Hint: the vessel we are interested in is an artery.
	Renal artery stenosis Incorrect. The renal artery is not visible at this level. Try again.
	Portal hypertension Incorrect. There is no evidence of portal hypertension on this CT scan.