PMC3875374_01
Noncontrasted coronal computerized axial tomography scan in bone algorithm that demonstrates dense calcification of the thoracic aorta in a 'coral reef' pattern (solid white arrow, calcified aorta; asterisk, aortic lumen).
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A search for causes of secondary hypertension revealed elevated urine catecholamines prompting abdominal imaging (Figures 1 and 2).
Coronal contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiogram that demonstrates irregular hypointense T1 signal representing aortic calcifications (solid white arrow) of the suprarenal abdominal aorta (asterisk, aortic lumen), resulting in severe left renal artery ostial stenosis (hollow white arrow).
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A search for causes of secondary hypertension revealed elevated urine catecholamines prompting abdominal imaging (Figures 1 and 2).