ANEURYSMS Flashcards
1
Q
2 types?
subtypes?
A
true
false
aortic
syphilis
aortic
2
Q
causes?
A
atherosclerosis cystic medial degeneration congenital defects syphilis trauma
3
Q
gross appearance?
A
fusiform
saccular
dissecting, A/B types
4
Q
what is this aneurysm?
hypertension
infrarenal abdominal aorta
A
aortic
5
Q
what is this aneurysm?
tertiary stage of syphilis
thoracic aorta
medial destruction
tree barking, (irregular medial scars)
A
syphilitic
6
Q
what is this aneurysm?
dissection of blood along media resulting of tear in media
ascending arch tear
associated with hypertension
excruciating pain
A
aortic
