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Review
. 2001;28(3):218-9.

Cocaine-induced intramural hematoma of the ascending aorta

E Neri  1 , T Toscano, M Massetti, G Capannini, G Frati, C Sassi
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Review

Cocaine-induced intramural hematoma of the ascending aorta

E Neri et al. Tex Heart Inst J. 2001.

Abstract

We report the case of a 35-year-old man who presented at our institution with intramural aortic hematoma shortly after inhaling cocaine and smoking crack cocaine. To our knowledge, such a case has not previously been reported in the English medical literature. Problems of diagnosis and the mechanisms of intramural hematoma and aortic dissection are discussed.

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Fig. 1 Contrast computed tomographic (CT) scan exploration showing a dilated aortic root, with circumferential, contrast-enhanced, aortic wall thickening and the absence of an intimal flap or double lumen. These findings suggest the presence of an intramural hematoma of the ascending aorta.
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