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Chest computed tomography demonstrates thrombus (arrow) in the transverse aorta (sagittal view).
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Concern for a vascular etiology prompted the performance of a chest and abdominal CT with contrast which revealed the near complete occlusion of the distal aorta with a saddle embolism which extended to the level of the third lumbar vertebra (Figures 1 and 2).
Abdominal computed tomography sagittal view demonstrates embolus (arrow) in the distal aorta to the level of the third lumbar vertebra.
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Concern for a vascular etiology prompted the performance of a chest and abdominal CT with contrast which revealed the near complete occlusion of the distal aorta with a saddle embolism which extended to the level of the third lumbar vertebra (Figures 1 and 2).