Answer:
CHRONIC RUPTURED AORTIC ANEURSYM WITH VERTEBRAL BODY EROSION.
Findings:
Large Abdominal aortic Aneurysm seen at D12 and L1 levels causing erosion and marrow edema in the corresponding vertebral bodies . The aneurysm is seen as large flow void with hyperintensities reflecting Thrombosis. Bilateral fairly large Paraspinal muscle hematoma seen. The CT Bone window images delineates the anterior vertebral body erosisons nicely.
Discussion:
Erosion of vertebral bodies due to abdominal aortic aneurysm is a very rare condition. This vertebral destruction is usually seen after aortic graft surgery. However it is not expected in primary aortic aneurysms, which we had encountered.
Reference:
Spine J. 2008 Mar-Apr;8(2):394-6..
Severe erosion of lumbar vertebral body because of a chronic ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Contributed By:
Dr. Babu Peter MD, DNB
Associate Professor, Barnard Institute of Radiology, Chennai
Senior Consultant Radiologist, Aarthi Scans, Chennai
CHRONIC RUPTURED AORTIC ANEURSYM WITH VERTEBRAL BODY EROSION.
Findings:
Large Abdominal aortic Aneurysm seen at D12 and L1 levels causing erosion and marrow edema in the corresponding vertebral bodies . The aneurysm is seen as large flow void with hyperintensities reflecting Thrombosis. Bilateral fairly large Paraspinal muscle hematoma seen. The CT Bone window images delineates the anterior vertebral body erosisons nicely.
Discussion:
Erosion of vertebral bodies due to abdominal aortic aneurysm is a very rare condition. This vertebral destruction is usually seen after aortic graft surgery. However it is not expected in primary aortic aneurysms, which we had encountered.
Reference:
Spine J. 2008 Mar-Apr;8(2):394-6..
Severe erosion of lumbar vertebral body because of a chronic ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Contributed By:
Dr. Babu Peter MD, DNB
Associate Professor, Barnard Institute of Radiology, Chennai
Senior Consultant Radiologist, Aarthi Scans, Chennai