AI Article Synopsis
- Penetrating aortic ulcers are more commonly found in the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta, but are rare in the aortic arch and its major branches.
- The case involves a 71-year-old woman who had multiple penetrating aortic ulcers that impacted both her aortic arch and the brachiocephalic artery.
- The report highlights the successful treatment of her condition.
Article Abstract
Penetrating aortic ulcers are frequently observed in the descending thoracic and abdominal aorta. They are uncommon in the aortic arch, and they are extremely rare in the major branches of the aorta. We present the case of a 71-year-old woman who presented with multiple penetrating aortic ulcers affecting both the aortic arch and the brachiocephalic artery, and its successful treatment.
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