Aortic aneurysms. 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of part of the abdomen, with aneurysms (swellings, centre) of the descending part of the aorta. An aneurysm is a blood-filled dilation in a blood vessel wall. It is caused by a weakening of the vessel wall, which may be caused by hardening of the vessel (atherosclerosis), high blood pressure or injury. If left untreated an aneurysm can rupture, which is often fatal. | |
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