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Case #3 -
A 65 year old with a pulsatile abdominal mass

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
4.) What are three main studies used to evaluate this patient?

Three important diagnostic studies for evaluation:

  • Ultrasound for confirmation and sizing

  • CT scan - for accurate size measurement and assessment of iliacs and suprarenal aorta

  • Angiogram - for occlusive disease or suspected renal artery stenosis

 
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