Case 10

62 year old male presents with back ache. 40 pack years of smoking. History of being treated for hypertension. After physical exam, his physician orders a CT of abdomen.

Discussion Points:

  • What physical findings do you think prompted his physician to order CT abdomen?
  • What are the considerations for his presenting complaint, having seen his CT abdomen.
  • What is the normal size of abdominal aorta?

 

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