Cardiovascular Pathology for Medical II Students

Lab 1e Aneurysm

Slides 1-3 & 1-5 | Slide 1-6

1-3 Aortic Aneurysm with Thrombus
Aneurysms are typically either saccular or fusiform in appearance. Because of local disturbances in the normal flow of blood caused by the dilation of the vessel, large aneurysms are typically found to contain thrombus. Portions of thrombus may embolize downstream. An even more serious complication of aneurysm is rupture, the chances of which increase as the aneurysm increases in size.

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 1-5 Syphlitic Aneurysm of the Aortic Arch
In tertiary syphilis, inflammation of the adventitia and the vasa vasorum of the aorta lead to weakening of the media and gradual aneurysm formation. These aneurysms typically affect the arch of the aorta, and may involve the root of the aorta, leading to incompetence of the aortic valve. Complications include compression or erosion of adjacent structures as well as rupture.		 aneurysm

Digital Legends for Labs/Cases
Lab 1
1.a | 1.b | 1.c | 1.d | 1.e | 1.f | 1.g
Lab 2
2.a | 2.b | 2.c | 2.d | 2.e | 2.f | 2.g | 2.h | 2.i
Lab 3
3.a | 3.b | 3.c | 3.d | 3.e | 3.f | 3.g | 3.h

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Updated August 23, 2007