1. Aref Obagi MD, Lance Berger MD, Michael P. Carson MD
Asymptomatic Elderly Patient With Incidental Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm!
Aref Obagi MD, Lance Berger MD, Michael P. Carson MD
Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune NJ
LEARNING OBJECTVES
LABS
DISCUSSION
Review the epidemiology of Inflammatory Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (IAAA).
Diagnose IAAA in an elderly male with atypical symptoms.
IAAA is a rare condition characterized by wall thickening and periaortic fibrosis
represents 5-10% of AAA and usually presents at a mean age of 62 vs. 72 for atherosclerotic AAA.
Common symptoms include abdominal/back pack, fever, fatigue, tenderness over AAA, obstruction of urinary tract, or elevated ESR.
Interestingly, the rate of IAAA rupture is similar to AAA which is 9.4% for aneurysm with diameter range of 5.5 to 5.9 cm and the rate is higher when the diameter increases.
CT scan remains the preferred diagnostic tool with high specificity.
Treatment options include EVAR vs. open surgical repair.
Open surgical repair is associated with higher complication and mortality rate and it's the preferred option for aneurysm diameter that exceeds 5.5 cm.
ESR
99 (<20 mm/h)
CRP
5.57 ( mg/dl)
CASE PRESENTATION
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
An 81-year-old male with 10 pack-year smoking
had a stable 4.1 cm infra-renal atherosclerotic AAA, recurrent syncopal episodes, and hypertension presented with vasovagal syncope.
Patient reported 10 lb weight loss and fatigue over 6 months.
EXAM: BP: 141/86, HR : 77, Pulsatile mass mid abdomen. Mid-abdominal
During hospitalization, repeated CT Chest/Abdomen/Pelvis showed revealed distal infra-renal aortic aneurysm with new evidence of an inflammatory periaortic reaction around the aneurysm down to the distal aorta and proximal iliac vessels.
Figure 1: CT scan with contrast showing peri-aortic infiltration (arrow)
Figure 2: sagittal view of the descending aorta showing peri-aortic infiltration (arrow) with aneurysmal dilation.
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DISEASE COURSE
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Patient Underwent successful Endovascular Aortic Repair (EVAR) using 1 stent Endologix AFX main body