CTICasesAcute Aortic Dissection
Imaging findings
Subtle irregularity and focal out-pouching of the ascending aorta which progresses rapidly to a full Type A dissection.
Key takeaways
Identifying "limited intimal tears" is critical, as they can rapidly progress to life-threatening dissections in asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic patients.
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