Traumatic abdominal aortic dissection in a 16-month-old child

Pediatr Radiol. 2009 Jul;39(7):750-3. doi: 10.1007/s00247-009-1224-7. Epub 2009 Apr 2.

Abstract

Abdominal aortic injury after blunt trauma is rare in the pediatric population. There have been fewer than 20 reported cases in the literature since 1960, and most were the result of motor vehicle collisions. We report the case of a 16-month-old boy who is the youngest reported patient to sustain this type of injury. We discuss the radiologic findings in multiple imaging modalities, mechanisms, associated injuries and management options.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Abdominal / diagnostic imaging
  • Aorta, Abdominal / injuries*
  • Aorta, Abdominal / pathology
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal / etiology
  • Aortic Dissection / diagnosis*
  • Aortic Dissection / etiology
  • Diagnostic Imaging / methods*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating / diagnosis*