Aneurysm
Revision as of 13:31, 1 July 2010 by Bara (talk | contribs) (New page: left|thumb|125px|<small><center>'''Dissecting aneurysm'''. Courtesy of A. Jefferies</center></small> Aneurysm is a local abnormal dilation of a vessel d...)
Aneurysm is a local abnormal dilation of a vessel due to weakening of loss of elasticity of the vessel wall.
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.