Ascending aorta pseudoaneurysm simulating mediastinal lymphoma in computed tomography, a possible diagnostic error: a case report

Ascending aorta pseudoaneurysm simulating mediastinal lymphoma in computed tomography, a possible diagnostic error: a case report

Abstract Background An ascending aortic pseudoaneurysm is a severe and rare complication following cardiothoracic surgery. This case report demonstrates its possible misinterpretation and the consequent importance of multidisciplinary evaluation. Case presentation We present a case of an 18-year-old...

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Main Authors: Marcello Chiocchi, Luigi Spiritigliozzi, Federica Di Tosto, Leonardo Benelli, Francesca D’Errico, Matteo Presicce, Luca Pugliese, Francesca Ricci, Vincenzo De Stasio, Carlo Di Donna, Monia Pasqualetto, Dionisio Ferdinando Colella, Roberto Floris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-09-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Aortic pseudoaneurysm
Marfan syndrome
Computed tomography
Transesophageal echocardiogram
Mediastinal lymphoma
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-020-02465-y

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