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Delayed Appearance Of Aortic Pseudoaneurysm, Melanie Kinkler, Deborah Rodgers, Traci B. Fox, Ms, Rt(R), Rdms, Rvt

Department of Radiologic Sciences Faculty Papers

A pseudoaneurysm off of the abdominal aorta is an extremely rare, yet potentially fatal, diagnosis following trauma to the abdomen. This case describes a delayed complication following spinal surgery.

Carotid Artery Aneurysm: A Case Study, Ashley Ashley Kanefsky, Rdms, Jessica Mcgettigan, Traci B. Fox, Ms, Rt(R), Rdms, Rvt

Department of Radiologic Sciences Faculty Papers

A 60 year old male arrived at the emergency department after losing consciousness. CT showed he demonstrated a right hemispheric embolic stroke with a middle cerebral artery distribution. Upon further investigation, the patient was found to have a right common carotid artery aneurysm that extended about 1 cm from the carotid bifurcation into the internal carotid artery. The patient underwent carotid artery reconstruction with the use of his right great saphenous vein.

This case demonstrates an unusual form of cerebral embolization due to a internal carotid artery aneurysm.

Retro-Aortic Left Renal Vein, Joann Aichroth, Rdms, Traci B. Fox, Ms, Rt(R), Rdms, Rvt

Department of Radiologic Sciences Faculty Papers

The term retro-aortic left renal vein (RLRV) is defined as the left renal vein coursing posterior to the abdominal aorta. RLRV is an uncommon condition in which the left renal vein passes posterior to the abdominal aorta and anterior to the vertebrae. RLRV may lead to left renal vein hypertension (LRVH) syndrome, which is also known as Nutcracker syndrome. Nutcracker syndrome (NCS) is a condition in which the left renal vein is compressed causing hypertension of the vessel. RLRV and Nutcracker syndrome are vascular anomalies considered to be of clinical importance especially during surgical procedures of the renal vasculature.