Male patient presents to the hospital with abdominal pain and is incidentally detected with an abdominal aoic aneurysm. What is the appropriate management of this patient?
Correct Answer: Monitor till size reaches 55 mm
Description: Investigations X-ray - Eggshell pattern of calcification Investigation of choice for screening of abdominal aoic aneurysm - USG Investigation of choice for diagnosis & planning repair of aoic aneurysm - CT Investigation of choice for diagnosis & planning repair of aoic aneurysm in patients of renal failure - MRI Indications of surgery in AAA Diameter >= 5.5 cm / >= 5cm in females Symptomatic aneurysm Rate of expansion >1cm/year Atypical aneurysm (pseudoaneurysm, dissecting aneurysm, saccular)
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