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(Created page with "An '''abdominal aortic aneurysm''' is the most common form of aortic aneurysm, the other being thoracic aortic aneurysm. They may be infrarenal (most common) or suprarenal. They usually start below the renal arteries and end above the iliac bifurcation. They can be saccular or fusiform, often with atherosclerotic plaques and large mural thrombi, like in our preparation. AAA are usually asymptomatic until they rupture, at which point they are rapidly deadly and ha...") |
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