[False aneurysm of the abdominal aorta of hydatid origin]

J Radiol. 1995 May;76(5):289-91.
[Article in French]

Abstract

The rupture of hydatid cysts into the abdominal aorta is an exceptional and serious complication of the hydatid disease. We report a case of hydatid false-aneurysm of the abdominal aorta, explored by US Doppler, C.T. and arteriography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echinococcosis / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Rupture, Spontaneous
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed