CTICasesLimited Aortic Tear
Cite this case
[...]. Limited Aortic Tear. CTICases. Published October 20, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/23bw6
Imaging findings
Focal contour abnormality and mediastinal hematoma in the ascending aorta (medial aspect).
Key takeaways
"Limited aortic tears" are high-risk lesions that often occur in the same specific location near the left sinus; they can be mistaken for intramural hematoma.
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