Jesus Humberto Burboa Noriega MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Luis Burboa Noriega MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Sergio A. Criales Vera MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Purpose / aim: after the exhibit the viewer should be able to: 1. Recognize the radiologic features of the acute aortic syndrome. 2. Identify potential complications related to aortic aneurysms. 3. Describe the imaging findings associated with aortic coarctation, Takayasu’s arteritis and Leriche syndrome.  

The cases and teaching points will be presented in a quiz format for the viewer to solve. The list of cases includes: 1. Acute aortic syndrome (dissection, intramural hematoma and penetrating atherosclerotic ulcer) 2. Aortic aneurysm 3. Aortic coarctation 4. Takayasu’s arteritis 5. Leriche syndrome Key points referring to the pathogenesis, clinical presentation, treatment, prognosis, complications and differential diagnosis will also be displayed.  

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14008873/14008873_eo9c.pdf

Burboa Noriega, J, Burboa Noriega, L, Criales Vera, S, The Radiology Resident's Guide to the Evaluation of Aortic Disease: A Case-based Interactive Tutorial.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008873.html