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CC BY 4.0 · Aorta (Stamford) 2021; 09(03): 106-109
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1730005
Case Report

A Case Report of Giant Ascending Aortic Aneurysm: Role of Multimodality Imaging

Shabir H. Shah
1   Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Muhammad A. Shah 
2   Department of Adult Cardiology, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Abudar A. M. Alganadi
1   Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Halia Z. Alshehri
2   Department of Adult Cardiology, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Mudasir S. Mir
1   Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
,
Abdulaziz M. Alshammari
1   Department of Adult Cardiac Surgery, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Abstract

Giant ascending aortic aneurysm (AscAA >10 cm) is an uncommon entity with a variable presentation. The size of the aneurysm, rapid expansion, and calcification are associated with an increased risk of rupture. Atherosclerosis is the most common etiology of aortic aneurysm in the elderly population. Multimodality imaging can be wisely used for diagnosis, risk stratification, and follow-up. We herein report a case of successfully repaired giant calcified AscAA with a maximum diameter of 10 cm. We also provide a brief discussion on the role of multimodality imaging.

Keywords

giant ascending aortic aneurysm - hemiarch replacement surgery - aortic valve replacement surgery - multimodality imaging


Publication History

Received: 30 May 2020

Accepted: 25 February 2021

Article published online:
12 October 2021

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