Abstract

ASCANIO RODRIGUEZ, Carlos; PELIER VAZQUEZ, Ivett  and  SALMON GAINZA, Sorge Leyn. Idiopathic aneurysm of abdominal aorta in a 4 years patient. MEDISAN [online]. 2021, vol.25, n.3, pp.715-722.  Epub May 31, 2021. ISSN 1029-3019.

The case report of a 4 years patient is described. She was admitted to the Intensive Therapy Service of Dr. Antonio María Béguez César Southern Teaching Pediatric Hospital in Santiago de Cuba due to an intense abdominal pain, bloody vomits, abdominal strain, palpable tumor in the epigastrium, cutaneous - mucous paleness, polipnea, tachycardia, hypotension and perypheral perfusion disorders, with quick and progressive clinical course toward a picture of multiorganic failure and state of shock. The clinical and imaging studies confirmed the diagnosis of abdominal aorta aneurysm. In spite of the intensive medical care, there was an unfavorable clinical course.

Keywords : idiopathic aneurysm; abdominal aorta; Intensive Therapy Service; Secondary Health Care.

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