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Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic

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Definition: An abnormal balloon- or sac-like dilatation in the wall of the THORACIC AORTA. This proximal descending portion of aorta gives rise to the visceral and the parietal branches above the aortic hiatus at the diaphragm.  dissecting aneurysm: coordinate IM with ANEURYSM, DISSECTING (IM); rupture: coordinate IM with AORTIC RUPTURE (IM)    Other names Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal; Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm; Aneurysm, Thoracoabdominal Aortic; Aneurysm, Thoracic Aortic; Thoracoabdominal Aortic Aneurysm
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Aortic aneurysm, familial thoracic 4  0   *Ductus Arteriosus, Patent *Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic.
Aortic aneurysm, familial thoracic 3  0   *Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic.
Cystic medial necrosis of aorta  0   *Cysts *Aortic Aneurysm, Thoracic.

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