Case 120

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CASE 120

History: A 60-year-old man with a malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor involving the lumbar spine undergoes surveillance CT.

1. What should be included in the differential diagnosis for a saccular outpouching from a vessel? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Mycotic aneurysm

B. Annuloaortic ectasia

C. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm

D. Atherosclerotic aneurysm

2. What is the most likely diagnosis?

A. Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm

B. Atherosclerotic aneurysm

C. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm

D. Annuloaortic ectasia

3. Where is the most common site of rupture of this entity?

B. Right-sided chamber

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