Swellings that are pulsatile are Descending aorta – pain often in the back. Collapse (due to hypotension) Expansile (not pulsatile) mass in the abdomen
Often, patients have a ruptured aneurysm on presentation, along with pain in the abdomen, back or groin, hypotension with a tender, pulsatile
In addition, the classic clinical triad of ruptured AAA (severe abdomen, back or flank pain, hypotension and a pulsatile, palpable abdominal mass) exists only
Physical examination might show a pulsatile abdominal mass with generalized diffuse tenderness, as well as tachycardia and hypotension. If this is the case
pulsating mass inside the abdomen, indicative of a pulsatile mass. Unfortunately, symptoms tend to arise when the condition becomes highly
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Most abdominal aortic aneurysms are incidentally identified during examinations for other unrelated pathologies, and most individuals are asymptomatic. Palpation of the abdomen usually reveals a non-tender, pulsatile abdominal mass. Enlarging aneurysms can cause symptoms such as abdominal, flank, or back pain.
Pulsatile Abdominal Mass (AAA) seen on Physical Exam Dr. Manrique Umana @umanamd Pulsatile Abdominal AAA PhysicalExam aortic aneurysm
It is easier to detect a pulsatile mass in thin patients and those who do not have tense abdomens. Contrary to popular belief, gentle palpation
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