M412: Heart and Aorta
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Clinical history : A male patient, 65-years of age with sudden onset of facial oedema, pulsating veins in neck and murmur in the right second intercostal space.
A positive Wassermann blood test was present.
Autopsy findings : 1. oedema of upper half of body.
2. Aneurysm of aortic arch penetrating into superior vena cava.
Diagnosis: Syphilitic aorta aneurysm penetrating into vena cava superior
A positive Wassermann blood test was present.
Autopsy findings : 1. oedema of upper half of body.
2. Aneurysm of aortic arch penetrating into superior vena cava.
Diagnosis: Syphilitic aorta aneurysm penetrating into vena cava superior