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Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Acute aortic syndrome comprises aortic dissection (AD), incomplete aortic dissection (ID), penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU), and intramural hematoma (IMH)
- IMH (or class 2 AD)
- Aortic media hemorrhage from spontaneous vasa vasorum rhexis or, occasionally, trauma
- Absent or very small entrance tear and absent reentrance tear
- a.k.a. noncommunicating dissection
- PAU (or class 4 AD)
- Ulcerated atherosclerotic lesion that penetrates internal elastic lamina
- Associated with variable amounts of intramural hemorrhage
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Akin I et al: Penetrating aortic ulcer, intramural hematoma, acute aortic syndrome: when to do what. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 53(1 Suppl 1):83-90, 2012
- Harris KM et al: Acute aortic intramural hematoma: an analysis from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Circulation. 126(11 Suppl 1):S91-6, 2012
- Kitai T et al: Detection of intimal defect by 64-row multidetector computed tomography in patients with acute aortic intramural hematoma. Circulation. 124(11 Suppl):S174-8, 2011
- Wu MT et al: Intramural blood pools accompanying aortic intramural hematoma: CT appearance and natural course. Radiology. 258(3):705-13, 2011
- Vilacosta I et al: Acute aortic syndrome: a new look at an old conundrum. Postgrad Med J. 86(1011):52-61, 2010
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Pathology
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Definitions
- Acute aortic syndrome comprises aortic dissection (AD), incomplete aortic dissection (ID), penetrating aortic ulcer (PAU), and intramural hematoma (IMH)
- IMH (or class 2 AD)
- Aortic media hemorrhage from spontaneous vasa vasorum rhexis or, occasionally, trauma
- Absent or very small entrance tear and absent reentrance tear
- a.k.a. noncommunicating dissection
- PAU (or class 4 AD)
- Ulcerated atherosclerotic lesion that penetrates internal elastic lamina
- Associated with variable amounts of intramural hemorrhage
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Echocardiographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Staging, Grading, & Classification
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Selected References
- Akin I et al: Penetrating aortic ulcer, intramural hematoma, acute aortic syndrome: when to do what. J Cardiovasc Surg (Torino). 53(1 Suppl 1):83-90, 2012
- Harris KM et al: Acute aortic intramural hematoma: an analysis from the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection. Circulation. 126(11 Suppl 1):S91-6, 2012
- Kitai T et al: Detection of intimal defect by 64-row multidetector computed tomography in patients with acute aortic intramural hematoma. Circulation. 124(11 Suppl):S174-8, 2011
- Wu MT et al: Intramural blood pools accompanying aortic intramural hematoma: CT appearance and natural course. Radiology. 258(3):705-13, 2011
- Vilacosta I et al: Acute aortic syndrome: a new look at an old conundrum. Postgrad Med J. 86(1011):52-61, 2010
