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Latest revision as of 10:32, 15 October 2013

Dissecting aneurysm. Courtesy of A. Jefferies

Aneurysm is a local abnormal dilation of a vessel due to weakening of loss of elasticity of the vessel wall.

Dissecting aneurysm. Courtesy of A. Jefferies

Seen proximal to a stenotic lesion. If the wall partially ruptues blood can track within the wall producing a dissecting aneurysm. Verminous anurysm occurs in horses with Strongylus vulgaris infestation.


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