RESUMO
Atherosclerotic aneurysm of the abdominal aorta is a frequent finding in a general hospital patient population. Most complications such as rupture, thrombosis and superinfection are well known. We report on a patient with aortocaval fistulization. This rare complication was diagnosed on contrast enhanced computed tomography. Pathological correlation was obtained as attempted surgery was unsuccessful.
Assuntos
Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/diagnóstico por imagem , Fístula Arteriovenosa/diagnóstico por imagem , Veia Cava Inferior , Idoso , Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/complicações , Ruptura Aórtica/complicações , Fístula Arteriovenosa/etiologia , Fístula Arteriovenosa/patologia , Humanos , Masculino , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , Veia Cava Inferior/diagnóstico por imagem , Veia Cava Inferior/patologiaRESUMO
Metastases of malignant melanoma to the small bowel are only rarely seen by the radiologist. In the majority of cases small bowel invasion causes only aspecific symptoms. Gastro-intestinal bleeding is frequently the first specific complaint. Enteroclysis is the most appropriate technique for demonstrating mucosal abnormalities. CT however is not only more sensitive but it also better delineates local and mesenteric involvement.
