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This case report presents a 49-year-old male with multiple intercostal and lumbar aneurysms of the thoraco-abdominal aorta, complicating a history of aortic surgeries and comorbidities. Following emergent surgical repair of a ruptured lumbar aneurysm, a multidisciplinary team opted for staged interventions, mitigating risks and optimizing outcomes. Treatment stages involved surgical ligation and endovascular embolization, aiming to minimize complications, particularly spinal cord ischaemia. This case underscores the challenges of managing complex and rare aortic pathology, highlighting the importance of multidisciplinary care and close follow-up to mitigate risks.
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Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica/cirurgia , Aneurisma da Aorta Torácica/diagnóstico , Embolização Terapêutica/métodosRESUMO
Background: Giant angiomyolipoma is usually associated with genetic syndromes and complications (spontaneous rupture and bleeding, hematuria, hypertension) and mass-related symptoms (flank and abdominal pain). Case presentation: We present a case of a 20-year-old woman suffering from tuberous sclerosis who was referred to our hospital with a giant angiomyolipoma causing abdominal pain. A contrast-enhanced computed tomography showed a left angiomyolipoma, measuring 28â cm × 17â cm × 27â cm. After a multidisciplinary team discussion, the patient was submitted for a nephrectomy. Percutaneous temporary occlusion of the main renal artery was achieved through an endovascular balloon catheter. Through the balloon catheter guidewire, 2,500 IU of heparin was infused to reduce the risk of tumor vein thrombosis and venous embolism. This allowed a safe kidney manipulation through a left thoracoabdominal approach. The postoperative course was uneventful. Pathology showed a 40â cm × 30â cm × 9â cm and 10â kg AML. One year after surgery, the patient is on follow-up, and her estimated glomerular filtration is 120.5â ml/min/1.73â m2. Conclusion: The present case showed that the endovascular control of the main renal artery could be considered a useful approach to safely managing huge renal masses when renal hilar control is expected to be very difficult.