case_images: PMC5086356_01
case_images: Chest computed tomography demonstrates thrombus (arrow) in the transverse aorta (sagittal view).
case_images: CRIEM2016-1250153.001.jpg
case_images: PMC5086356_01_CRIEM2016-1250153.001.jpg
case_images: fig1
case_images: Concern for a vascular etiology prompted the performance of a chest and abdominal CT with contrast which revealed the near complete occlusion of the distal aorta with a saddle embolism which extended to the level of the third lumbar vertebra (Figures 1 and 2).
case_images: Abdominal computed tomography sagittal view demonstrates embolus (arrow) in the distal aorta to the level of the third lumbar vertebra.
case_images: CRIEM2016-1250153.002.jpg
case_images: PMC5086356_01_CRIEM2016-1250153.002.jpg
case_images: fig2
case_images: Concern for a vascular etiology prompted the performance of a chest and abdominal CT with contrast which revealed the near complete occlusion of the distal aorta with a saddle embolism which extended to the level of the third lumbar vertebra (Figures 1 and 2).