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X-ray revealing blunting of left cardiophrenic angle
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Chest radiograph revealed blunting of cardiophrenic angle on the left side [Figure 1].
Contrast-enhanced computed tomography of the chest and abdomen revealed aneurysmal dilatation of lower thoracic and upper abdominal aorta from D9 to origin of coeliac trunk. Dissection noted at D9 to D12 level with erosion of D12
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D9 to origin of coeliac trunk. Dissection was noted in aorta at D9 to D12 level with false lumen showing peripheral thrombus and erosion of D12 Vertebra [Figure 2].
Thoracoabdominal aortogram revealed well-enhancing saccular outpouching having a broad neck seen arising from posterior wall of thoracoabdominal aorta
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There is lytic destruction of anterior vertebral body and adjacent endplates of D10 and D11 vertebra with surrounding sclerosis and reduction in height of D11 vertebral body, erosion of D12 vertebra, and infected aneurysm of adjacent thoracoabdominal aorta [Figure 3].