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AAA is defined as a localized balloon-like dilatation of the abdominal aorta greater than 3cm. Risk
The classic triad ... intramural thrombus ... #Aortic #Aneurysm ... #Aorta #Transverse ... #Intramural #Thrombus
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- GI tract: abdominal ... aneurysms can also ... aortitis, aortic aneurysm ... Supply gut -> abdominal ... LFT • ESR • ANA
Behçet's Syndrome
Systemic disease associated with inflammation of multiple organs, small-vessel vasculitis and large-vessel vasculopathy
Epidemiology:
 • Young
, small-vessel vasculitis ... Vascular Disease: Arterial ... coronary artery aneurysms ... • Nonsurgical abdominal ... Glucocorticoids 5-ASA