Fig 1 (a, b, c) CT exam shows the intimal flap originating at the level of the proximal tract and a little fissure of the posterior wall (a and b) with an associated hemomediastinum (a and b), hemopericardium (c) and bilateral pleural effusion.
Cardiovascular
Case TypeClinical Cases
AuthorsDi Girolamo M, Sessa B, Pochesci I, Grauso G
Patient76 years, female
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URL: | https://www.eurorad.org/case/4203 |
DOI: | 10.1594/EURORAD/CASE.4203 |
ISSN: | 1563-4086 |