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The British Journal of Radiology, Vol 70, Issue 840 1288-1290, Copyright © 1997 by British Institute of Radiology

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Serial MRI in the management of intramural haemorrhage of the thoracic aorta

TB Oliver, JT Murchison and JH Reid
Department of Radiology, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, UK.

Acute intramural haematoma of the ascending and descending aorta was diagnosed by CT in a patient with chest pain and suspected thoracic aortic dissection. Surgical mortality from aortic replacement in this condition is high. Intramural haematoma has an unpredictable course but studies suggest that resolution of haematoma carries a favourable prognosis against further complications. Serial MR examinations over the next 6 weeks demonstrated resolution of the haematoma. This information influenced the decision not to undertake surgery and the patient was continued on antihypertensive medication. Serial MR examination is a safe and reliable method of monitoring the progress of intramural haematoma and thus guiding difficult treatment decisions.


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